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VA HB373

Bill

Status

Enrolled

2/25/2026

Primary Sponsor

Marty Martinez

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Virginia Department of Health Commissioner to publish a food allergy awareness notice on the Department's website in English and the top six non-English languages spoken in Virginia

  • Mandates all permitted restaurants post the food allergy notice in a conspicuous location accessible to food preparation and service employees, in languages those employees speak

  • Requires restaurants with menus to display "If you have a food allergy, please notify us" conspicuously on menus or on a posted sign, including translations when available

  • Restaurants with online menus must include food allergy notifications and provide a method for customers to indicate allergies

  • The required notice must include procedures for handling customer allergy notifications, preventing cross-contact, and responding to allergic reactions including when to call emergency services

Legislative Description

Restaurants; food allergy awareness notice required.

Last Action

Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Education and Health1/29/2026
Health and Human Services: Health1/16/2026
Health and Human Services1/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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