SB3137

Relating To The Department Of Health's Authority To Regulate Food, Drugs, And Cosmetics.

Complete·6/9/26

SB3137 relocates the Department of Health's food regulation authority from chapter 321 to chapter 328, consolidating related powers and improving.

SB3137 relocates the Department of Health's authority to regulate food, drugs, and cosmetics from chapter 321 to chapter 328, where similar authority already exists. This consolidation aims to enhance food safety and public health by clarifying the department's legal authority. The bill also establishes a food safety consultative and education program within the department, focusing on food science, foodborne disease epidemiology, and food microbiology.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

2 Yea

DD

0 Nay

1 Absent

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Calendar

May 1

4:30 PM

Conference Committee Meeting

Apr 30

4:30 PM

Conference Committee Meeting

History

Jun 9

Senate

Act 108, 06/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1208).

Jun 9

House

Act 108, on 06/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1208).

May 8

Senate

Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).