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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)

Will 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.

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

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

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

Will create labeling requirements.

Will prevent government agencies from regulating these businesses.

Bill Dates
Started
January 2026
Passed
March 2026
Effective
July 2026

By: David Crabill | Regions: Indiana | Law Types: Food Freedom | Bill Status: Passed

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