Allowing the sale of freeze dried foods produced in homestead...
Allowing the sale of freeze dried foods produced in homestead food operations.
This bill, HB505, aims to permit the sale of freeze-dried foods produced in homestead food operations. Homestead food operations refer to small-scale, home-based food production activities. Allowing the sale of these freeze-dried products can offer more food options and support local producers.
The bill would impact small-scale food producers and consumers who might want to buy locally produced, freeze-dried foods. It would provide an additional avenue for producers to sell their products and increase consumer access to locally sourced foods.
HB505 was introduced on January 14, 2025, and has completed all legislative steps, including being signed by the Governor on July 15, 2025. It became law on July 22, 2025, and will take effect on November 12, 2025. The bill moved smoothly through the legislative process with unanimous committee votes and voice votes in both chambers.