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A 2304

Relates to guidelines for food and beverages purchased or sold by state agencies

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Khaleel Anderson and 14 co-sponsors

A 2304 - Guidelines for Food and Beverages Purchased or Sold by State Agencies OverviewBill Number: A 2304 Title: Relates to guidelines for food and beverages purchased or sold by

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Bill Summary · A 2304

A 2304 - Guidelines for Food and Beverages Purchased or Sold by State Agencies

Overview

Bill Number: A 2304
Title: Relates to guidelines for food and beverages purchased or sold by state agencies
Status: REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
Introduced: January 16, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The purpose of this bill is to establish comprehensive guidelines for the types of food and beverages that can be purchased or sold by state agencies, with the goal of promoting healthier options and reducing the availability of less nutritious items. The bill is intended to align state agency purchasing and sales practices with broader public health objectives.

Key Provisions

  • Requires all state agencies to adopt nutrition standards for food and beverages purchased for on-site consumption or sold in vending machines, cafeterias, or other food service operations
  • Establishes minimum nutritional requirements for items that can be purchased or sold, including:
    • Limits on calories, sodium, sugar, and saturated fat content
    • Minimum servings of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins
  • Mandates that at least 50% of available food and beverage options meet the specified nutrition standards
  • Directs the state Department of Health to develop and maintain the specific nutrition guidelines, which will be reviewed and updated every 3 years
  • Provides a 2-year implementation timeline for state agencies to come into compliance with the new requirements

Affected Parties and Impacts

This bill would impact all state agencies that operate food service facilities or vending machines, including government offices, universities, prisons, and other state-run institutions. The new nutrition standards would require these agencies to reevaluate their purchasing practices and offerings to align with the healthier guidelines.

Employees, students, inmates, and other individuals who rely on state agency food services would be affected, as the available options would shift towards more nutritious choices. This could have positive public health impacts by encouraging healthier eating habits among these populations.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

A 2304 was introduced in the state legislature on January 16, 2025 and has been referred to the Governmental Operations committee for initial consideration. If passed by the committee, the bill would then proceed to a full floor vote in the legislature.

The bill includes a 2-year implementation timeline, giving state agencies time to update their food service operations and come into compliance with the new nutrition standards. The Department of Health would be responsible for developing and maintaining the specific guidelines, which would be reviewed and updated every 3 years to reflect evolving nutritional science and best practices.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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