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New York bill S8587A requiring child day care centers to have epinephrine devices and staff trained to use them on site in case of anaphylaxis or other severe allergic reaction.

Equips first responders with epinephrine and allows bulk purchasing for municipalities.

Permits trained non-medical individuals to possess and administer epinephrine.

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

Relates to establishing residential treatment facilities as an alternative to incarceration designated by the commissioner for the care and treatment of persons with serious mental illness who are accused of at least one felony level crime.

Requires parity in the mental and physical health treatment of the residents of New York state; provides that both mental and physical health will be matters of public concern and provision therefor shall be made by the state.

Restaurant Allergy Awareness Act

Requires restaurants to display food allergy awareness posters in staff areas and include a notice on menus advising customers to notify servers of allergies.

Elijah's Law

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

Elijah's Law

Pennsylvania's Elijah's Law (HB 928) to ensure childcare employees have access to and training on epinephrine devices, passed the House in June 2025 and is now pending in the Senate.

ADINA Act

Requires drug labels for human use to clearly identify any ingredient derived from a major food allergen or gluten-containing grain; drugs without disclosure deemed misbranded.

SponsorRep. Kelly Morrison (MN-03) (Bipartisan)

Safe Step Act

The Safe Step Act requires group health plans to implement a clear and transparent process for patients to request an exception to a step therapy (fail-first) protocol, ensuring quicker access to medically necessary treatments for chronic conditions like asthma.

SponsorRep. Wenstrup, Brad R. [R-OH-2] (Democratic)

EPIPEN Act

This bill establishes requirements with respect to cost-sharing for epinephrine injectors under group health plans and group and individual health insurance coverage, effectively capping out-of-pocket costs at $60 for a two-pack of epinephrine auto-injectors.

SponsorMaxwell Frost (Democratic)

Would require food service establishments to provide written notification (on menus, placards, or electronically) of the presence of major food allergens in unpackaged food items.

Restaurant Allergy Awareness Act

Requires restaurants to display food allergy awareness posters in staff areas and include a notice on menus advising customers to notify servers of allergies.

PA Food Allergy Dining Bill

Proposed legislation to require restaurants to display food allergy awareness posters and include notices on menus regarding customer responsibility to inform staff of allergies.

Food Allergy Awareness in Restaurants

Would require food service establishments (including those in PA airports) to display food allergy awareness posters in staff areas and include allergy warnings on menus. It also encourages, but does not yet mandate, formal allergy training for all food handlers.

MA Food Allergy Liaison Bill

Proposed Massachusetts legislation building on the 2009 Food Allergy Awareness Act that would require restaurants to designate an allergy liaison — a staff member knowledgeable about food allergies — to coordinate orders for customers who self-identify as having food allergies.

Mandates that food establishments prominently display signage advising customers to notify staff of food allergies and providing allergen awareness information for employees.