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VA HB373
Bill
Status
2/25/2026
Primary Sponsor
Marty Martinez
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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Restaurants with online menus must include food allergy notifications and provide a method for customers to indicate allergies
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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