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Elijah's Law

This bill establishes food allergy safety and anaphylaxis response protocols in licensed child care centers and family day care homes.

Allows individuals with personal epinephrine prescriptions to administer to others in emergencies.

NJ Menu Allergen Disclosure Bill

Requires food service businesses to provide clear and conspicuous written notice of major food allergens (as defined by 21 U.S.C. 321(qq)) that the business knows or reasonably should know are contained as ingredients in each menu item, including temporary menu items. Information may be provided on the menu, via a QR code linking to a website, or on other written materials (separate menu, chart, grid, or booklet). Businesses must use common/usual allergen names or standardized icons approved by the Commissioner of Health. Exempts prepackaged foods subject to federal labeling. The Commissioner of Health shall adopt rules and regulations to implement. Takes effect the first day of the 13th month after enactment.

New Jersey Restaurant Allergen Disclosure Act (S.3394/A.4826)

S.3394/A.4826 requires New Jersey food service businesses to provide clear and conspicuous written notice of major food allergens (the top 9) that they know or reasonably should know are contained in each menu item, including temporary menu items. Disclosure may be on the menu, via a QR code linking to a website, or on separate written materials. More than 950,000 New Jersey residents live with food allergies, yet restaurants are currently not required to clearly disclose allergens.

This bill expands the types of epinephrine devices permitted in schools and camps to include nasal sprays.

Mandates specific ambulances be equipped with epinephrine auto-injectors.

One School One Nurse Act

Assists in the recruitment, hiring, and retention of school nurses at every elementary and secondary public school to support children with asthma and severe allergies.

Proposes use of epinephrine nasal spray in schools as alternative to auto-injectors.

Allows students to self-administer asthma or anaphylaxis medication under certain conditions.

Requires certified school nurses to create individualized health care plans for students with severe allergies.

SponsorSen. Robert W. Singer, Sen. Patrick J. Diegnan Jr.

Requires training for school personnel in treating severe allergies and anaphylaxis.

Authorizes students to possess and self-administer diabetes medications and related supplies on school property and at school-related events.

Establishes a structured, science-based approach to addressing indoor air quality in school buildings to mitigate environmental asthma triggers.

Emergency Medication Modernization Act

Proposed legislation to permit students diagnosed with asthma or at risk of anaphylaxis to carry and self-administer rescue inhalers and epinephrine, and expands the definition of epinephrine to include newer delivery methods like intranasal sprays.

Protecting Children with Food Allergies Act

A federal bill that would require local school food service personnel to receive annual training and certification on food allergies as part of the National School Lunch Program.

Protecting Children with Food Allergies Act

A federal bill that would require the USDA to include food allergy awareness and management training for local school food service personnel participating in the National School Lunch Program.

Massachusetts Stock Epinephrine Bill

This pending bill would require all schools to maintain a stock supply of non-patient specific epinephrine auto-injectors. It mandates that the Department of Public Health create regulations for storage in unlocked locations and staff training.

Epinephrine Delivery Systems Update

A pending bill that updates existing school health statutes to replace the term 'epinephrine auto-injectors' with 'epinephrine delivery systems.' This change is intended to allow schools to stock newer, needle-free epinephrine options such as nasal sprays.