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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.

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

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

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

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.

Prevents discrimination by insurers based on an individual's mental health or substance use disorder; incorporates into state law federal enforcement rules set forth in the federal Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008.

This bill requires that local school food service personnel receive annual training and certification on food allergies.

To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to establish a grant program for provide access to, and training on the administration of, epinephrine products for law enforcement officers.

SponsorRep. Gillen, Laura [D-NY-4]

Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research Act

A summary is in progress.

SponsorRep. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13] (Republican)

A bill to amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to require the provision of training and information to certain personnel relating to food allergy identification and response, and for other purposes.

To amend the Public Health Service Act with regard to research on asthma, and for other purposes.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to add alpha-gal to the definition of major food allergen.

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.