HI HB142

Requires restaurants offering children's meals to provide water, non-flavored milk, nondairy milk alternatives (130 calories or less), or fruit/vegetable juice (8 fluid ounces or less with no added sugars) as the default beverage option.

Allows customers to request and purchase alternative beverages instead of the default option without restriction.

Defines "children's meal" as a food and beverage combination sold together at a single price primarily intended for children, and applies to all restaurant types including fast-food, full-service, coffee shops, and food stands.

Authorizes the Department of Health to adopt rules under chapter 91 to implement the law's requirements.

Effective date: July 1, 2050.