SB415

Generally revise milk laws

Failed·5/23/25
Introduced Text

Montana SB415 revises milk labeling laws, requiring "best by" dates and prohibiting new rules.

Montana SB415 revises milk laws by mandating that milk processors establish a "best by" date on milk containers. This date indicates the number of days after pasteurization that the milk should remain fresh, healthful, and safe. The bill also requires these dates to be displayed in Arabic numerals or standard abbreviations and in a contrasting color. It prohibits the Department of Livestock from adopting new rules related to these labeling requirements and mandates the amendment of existing rules to eliminate the definition of a "sell by" date.

Included in complete analysis

  • Overview
  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.

Sponsors

0
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

17 Yea

RRRRDRRRRRDRRRRRR

33 Nay

DRRRDDDDRRDDRRDDRRRDRDDRRRDRDRDRD

Calendar

Mar 3, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Public Health, Welfare and Safety Hearing

History

May 23, 2025

Senate

(S) Died in Process

Mar 12, 2025

Senate

(S) Missed Deadline for General Bill Transmittal

Mar 5, 2025

Senate

(S) Motion Failed