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California AB 2315

Would require all California counties to allow Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation (MEHKO) permits by July 2027.

Alaska SB 226

Would prohibit the sale of potentially hazardous homemade food in reduced oxygen packaging.

Massachusetts H 140

Would add a new law to allow producers to sell nonperishable products directly to consumers within the state. Would allow in-state shipping. Would allow fermented products.

Massachusetts S 1512

Would create a new law to allow “home kitchen operations” (AKA micro-restaurants) to sell ready-to-eat meals and food.

Massachusetts H 114

Would add a new law to allow producers to sell nonperishable products directly to consumers within the state, without needing a license or permit from the health department. Would allow in-state shipping. Would prevent local governments from imposing restrictions on cottage food businesses.

Ohio HB 134

Would allow “microenterprise home kitchen operations” to sell many types of perishable foods.

Michigan SB 200

Syntactic changes that would not change the cottage food law.

California SB 972

Would remove the sales limits for both the cottage food and MEHKO laws. Would also remove the production limits for MEHKOs. Would also allow mobile food facilities to operate under the MEHKO law.

Michigan HB 5704

Would allow products to be sold online and be shipped. Would also allow products to be sold in food service establishments. Would also remove the $25k sales limit. Allows a producer to use a registration number on labels instead of their name and home address.