2025 House Bill 4369

Education: meals; certain substances served in school foods; prohibit.

A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled “Food law,” (MCL 289.1101 to 289.8111) by adding section 7134.

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Seeks to ban certain food additives and dyes in schools starting July 1, 2026, to enhance student health and safety.

Introduced in the House

April 22, 2025

Introduced by Rep. Brad Paquette (R-37) and 9 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Jimmie Wilson (D-32), Josh Schriver (R-66), Joseph Fox (R-101), Gina Johnsen (R-78), Rachelle Smit (R-43), Matt Maddock (R-51), Greg Markkanen (R-110), Tom Kunse (R-100) and Jaime Greene (R-65)

Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce

June 11, 2025

Reported with substitute H-3

June 26, 2025

Substitute H-3 not concurred in by voice vote

Substitute H-4 offered by Rep. Brad Paquette (R-37)

The substitute passed by voice vote

July 1, 2025

Passed in the House 58 to 47 (details)

Motion to give immediate effect by Rep. Brian BeGole (R-71)

The motion prevailed by voice vote

Received in the Senate

July 17, 2025

Referred to the Committee on Education