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Harckham-Lunsford Bill Requiring Allergen Labeling

New York S.5381 / A.6558A 2025
PL
Primary Sponsor
Senator Pete Harckham / Assemblymember Dana Levenberg

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Source AgencyNew York Senate
Last Updated2026-08-17
Last Verified2026-08-17
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Official Source URL https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5381 Link Unconfirmed — this source may not match this law (Blocked)

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Last checked: 2026-11-06 Confidence: 85/100 approved

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Summary

Bill sponsored by Senator Harckham and Assemblymember Lunsford requiring allergen labeling on food products to protect consumers with food allergies and celiac disease.

Who This Bill Serves & Who's Backing It

Core Patient Populations

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People with food allergies — including children, students, and their families.

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Legislative Timeline

Legislative Session2025-2026

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GraceStaten Island Open to combined letters

"As a mom of a child with a sesame allergy, I support this bill because the new sesame requirements only work if labeling is enforced everywhere."

Sharing My StoryLetter Writing
TylerSyracuse Open to combined letters

"I'm joining this coalition because New York should lead on allergen safety. Clear labeling is a small change that saves lives."

Social MediaLocal Outreach
NadiaBuffalo Open to combined letters

"Families shouldn't have to call manufacturers to learn if a product is safe. This bill makes essential information accessible to everyone."

Letter WritingPhone Calls
DevonRochester Open to combined letters

"I support Senators Harckham and Levenberg's bill because consistent allergen labeling across New York protects every resident, not just those with diagnosed allergies."

Letter WritingMeeting Legislators
BriannaAlbany Open to combined letters

"My daughter was hospitalized after an unlabeled allergen exposure at a community event. This legislation would prevent that for other families."

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KevinYonkers Open to combined letters

"As a restaurant owner, I support clear allergen labeling requirements. They protect my customers and give my staff clear guidance."

Letter WritingCoalition Organizing
JasmineQueens Open to combined letters

"I manage five students with food allergies in my classroom. Clear labeling would help teachers and staff keep kids safe every day."

TestimonyLocal Outreach
AnthonyBrooklyn Open to combined letters

"New Yorkers with food allergies deserve the same labeling protections as the rest of the country. This bill is a necessary step forward."

Letter WritingPhone Calls
RachelBronx Open to combined letters

"My child's school cafeteria has no reliable ingredient lists. This bill would require clear allergen labeling so families can navigate public spaces safely."

Letter WritingSharing My StoryLocal Outreach
Signed Into Law
Food AllergyEnacted
Signed into Law
Verified Checked 11/6/2026 Link Unconfirmed Education

Grade nine and grade 10 health education Standards of Learning; severe allergic reaction awareness training

Requires the Board of Education to include severe allergic reaction awareness training in the health education Standards of Learning for grades nine and 10.

VA § 22.1-274.2:1 2024
Official Government Source
Official Government Source Verified 2026-11-06
Food AllergyRegulation
Regulation
Checked 11/6/2026 Source Active Child Care

Youth Facility Health Records Rule

Health record maintenance for youth facilities

Requires youth facilities to maintain health records for youth, including allergy information and current medications, and ensures that all medical equipment (like inhalers and epinephrine) is transferred securely with the youth.

Arkansas 9 CAR § 100-432
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Official Government Source
Food AllergyProposed
In Committee
Verified Checked 11/5/2026 Official Source Restaurants

Allergy awareness and training in restaurants

Requires food service establishments to implement allergy awareness training for staff regarding major food allergens.

LR
SponsorLinda Rosenthal
NY A1397 2025
Official Government Source
Official Government Source Verified 2026-11-05

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