HB 373

Virginia House of Delegates bill in Session 2026.

Status: enacted. Latest action: April 6, 2026.

Restaurants; food allergy awareness notice required.

Bill ID VA-2026-HB-373
Session 2026
Status enacted
Committee Health and Human Services; Education and Health
House of Delegates enacted 2026-04-06
Summary

Restaurants; food allergy awareness notice required. Requires the State Health Commissioner to publish in multiple languages a notice on the Department of Health's website containing procedures for restaurant staff to follow when a customer has a food allergy. The bill requires restaurants to post such notice in a conspicuous location. The bill also requires restaurants to include the phrase, 'If you have a food allergy, please notify us,' and its translation, if applicable, on their menus or on a sign posted conspicuously in the restaurant.

Sponsor
Martinez
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-12 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-04-06 Status enacted
2026-04-06 Latest Action Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0124)
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