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Food Allergy Food SafetyEnactedState Checked 9/12/2026 Link Unconfirmed

"Carryout Food Allergen Identification Law"

An Act relating to restaurant food allergen safety and carryout labeling standards

Virginia SB 183 2026
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Primary Sponsor
Sen. Saddam Azlan Salim

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Source AgencyVirginia General Assembly
Last Updated2026-09-12
Last Verified2026-09-12
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Official Source URL https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB183 Link Unconfirmed — this source may not match this law

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Summary

Requires restaurants altering food for consumer-identified food allergies to affix an identifying marker on delivery and carryout food packaging.

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 Session2026 Regular Session
Introduced2026-01-08
CommitteeSenate Education and Health

Votes & Legislative History

Legislative History & Resources

Committee HistoryReported from Senate Education and Health; passed Senate; reported from House Health and Human Services; passed House; approved by Governor.
Legislative HistoryPassed Senate February 2026; passed House March 2026; signed into law April 13, 2026.

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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
Signed Into Law
Epinephrine AccessEnacted
Signed into Law
Verified Checked 11/6/2026 Link Unconfirmed Education

Possession and administration of epinephrine

Directs the Board to promulgate regulations for the possession and administration of epinephrine in schools for students with disabilities.

VA § 22.1-321.1 2015
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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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