New Hampshire SB577: (New Title) prohibiting the use and recommending avoidance of specific color additives in meals offered or made available by pub

Sponsors

• Rebecca Perkins Kwoka (D, 21) · primary sponsor
• Debra Altschiller (D, 24)
• Carry Spier (D, 6)
• Anita Burroughs (D, 2)

Latest actions

1. May 21, 2026: Sen. Ward Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/21/2026; SJ 13
2. May 14, 2026: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-1778h: MA VV 05/14/2026 HJ 13
3. May 14, 2026: Amendment # 2026-1778h: AA VV 05/14/2026 HJ 13
4. May 6, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1778h (NT) 05/04/2026 (Vote 15-2; CC) HC 19 P. 12
5. April 29, 2026: Executive Session: 05/04/2026 10:30 am GP 232
6. March 17, 2026: Public Hearing: 03/25/2026 10:00 am GP 232
7. February 26, 2026: Introduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Education Policy and Administration HJ 5 P. 127
8. February 19, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/19/2026; SJ 4
9. February 3, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 02/19/2026, Vote 5-0; SC 6
10. December 11, 2025: Hearing: 01/20/2026, Map Room, SL, 10:00 am; SC 46

Common questions

What is SB577?

SB577 is a bill in the New Hampshire Legislature (2025 Regular Session): (New Title) prohibiting the use and recommending avoidance of specific color additives in meals offered or made available by pub.

What does SB577 do?

(New Title) prohibiting the use and recommending avoidance of specific color additives in meals offered or made available by public schools as a part of school breakfast and lunch meal programs.

What is the status of SB577?

Passed one chamber as of May 21, 2026. Latest action: Sen. Ward Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/21/2026; SJ 13 (May 21, 2026).

Who sponsored SB577?

Rebecca Perkins Kwoka (D, 21), with 3 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB577?

On the New Hampshire Legislature website: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket_report.aspx?lsr=2234&sy=2026