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HB 277KENTUCKYSession 2026RSState Billdead

Did Not Advance

Kentucky House Bill 277 Bans Ultra-Processed Foods in Schools Starting 2027-2028

Original title: AN ACT relating to school nutrition.

Last action · January 15, 2026: to Primary and Secondary Education (H)Sponsors: Steven Doan and 1 other

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What This Bill Proposed

Official description

AN ACT relating to school nutrition.

Who It Would Have Affected

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Directly affected

students

Directly affected

schools

Schools must remove specified ultra-processed foods from cafeterias, vending machines, school stores, canteens, and on-campus fundraisers starting in the 2027-2028 school year.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What food additives and chemicals are specifically restricted?

The restricted substances include brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, propylparaben, titanium dioxide, Red Dye 3, Red Dye 40, Yellow Dye 5, Yellow Dye 6, Blue Dye 1, Blue Dye 2, and Green Dye 3.

Do these restrictions apply to after-school fundraisers?

No, the statute explicitly states that the restrictions do not apply to food or beverage sales at fundraisers conducted off school property or outside of the school day.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in House committee.

Procedural history

2 actions

Jan 15, 2026HouseCommittee
to Primary and Secondary Education (H)
Jan 8, 2026HouseIntroduced
introduced in House to Committee on Committees (H)

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Connected Entities

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Sources

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apps.legislature.ky.gov

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