# US state cottage food law developments > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/us-state-cottage-food-law-developments > Updated: 2026-10-13T14:23:44.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Recent legislative and regulatory updates in Colorado and Florida are shaping the landscape for home-based food businesses. In Colorado, Governor Jared Polis signed HB26-1033, which will take effect on January 1, 2027. The law eases restrictions for at-home chefs and bakers by increasing the annual sales cap to $150,000, subject to inflation adjustments. Participants must register with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment to obtain registration numbers for product labeling. The act also includes provisions for the restaurant industry, such as prohibiting delivery drivers from handling cutlery unless requested. In Florida, the Home Sweet Home Act allows entrepreneurs to operate from unlicensed home kitchens to produce low-risk, shelf-stable foods. Under this law, operators can earn up to $250,000 annually without requiring specific training, inspections, or food permits. However, the law prohibits the sale of products requiring refrigeration, such as those with dairy frostings. To assist with these regulations, the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences has launched an educational series to help entrepreneurs manage labeling and zoning compliance. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-13: Florida Cottage Food Law fuels rise in home-based food businesses Florida's Cottage Food Law enables home-based entrepreneurs to sell shelf-stable goods up to $250,000 annually, supported by new educational initiatives from UF/IFAS. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/florida-cottage-food-law-fuels-rise-in-home-based-food-businesses ### 2026-09-30: Colorado Cottage Food Act to ease rules for home bakers Colorado's Cottage Food Act will ease restrictions for home bakers starting in 2027, raising the annual sales cap to $150,000 and requiring registration with state health officials. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colorado-cottage-food-act-to-ease-rules-for-home-bakers --- Cite as: US state cottage food law developments. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/us-state-cottage-food-law-developments