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Indiana HB 1424 Indiana  ●  2026 Bills

Food Freedom Bill

This bill has been passed and will become a law, but it has not yet gone into effect (you can't use it yet)

Would allow “homestead vendors” and small farms to sell certain types of products (including perishable meat products) that are primarily derived from items they grow/raise themselves or buy at farmers markets.

Would apply to small farms and homestead vendors who sell less than $1,500,000 of food products and crops per year.

Would allow products to be sold directly from the farm/property and at farmers markets.

Would allow direct delivery and in-state shipping if the homestead vendor or farm owner takes a food safety training course.

Would create labeling requirements.

Would prevent government agencies from regulating these businesses.

Bill Dates
Started
January 2026

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