Ohio 136th General Assembly Status: Introduced 2 R cosponsors

HB 272 — Regards food dyes, PFAS, fluoride, and certain substance releases

Last action — Referred to committee

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced May 13, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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Summary

To amend sections 3704.99 and 6109.20 and to enact sections 3704.21, 3715.591, 3745.61, 3745.62, 3745.63, 3745.64, 3745.65, 3745.66, and 3745.67 of the Revised Code to prohibit the use of certain food dyes and additives, the release of substances into the atmosphere for certain purposes, and intentionally added PFAS in various products, to revise the law governing fluoride, and to name this act the Protecting Utility and Resources for Enhanced Living, Improved Food, and Environment Act.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. As Introduced

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 132 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (132)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 272 do?
To amend sections 3704.99 and 6109.20 and to enact sections 3704.21, 3715.591, 3745.61, 3745.62, 3745.63, 3745.64, 3745.65, 3745.66, and 3745.67 of the Revised Code to prohibit the use of certain food dyes and additives, the release of substances into the atmosphere for certain purposes, and intentionally added PFAS in various products, to revise the law governing fluoride, and to name this act the Protecting Utility and Resources for Enhanced Living, Improved Food, and Environment Act.
Who sponsors HB 272?
HB 272 is sponsored by Justin Pizzulli (Republican) and Monica Robb Blasdel (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 272?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced May 13, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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