Related Laws Explorer

Requires all food service permit holders in Michigan to provide written physical or electronic notification of any FDA-designated major food allergens used in unpackaged food items served or sold to consumers.

Requires private health insurers to provide epinephrine products without deductibles, copayments, or coinsurance.

Michigan House Bill 5402 (introduced Dec. 18, 2025), referred to the Regulatory Reform Committee, would amend the Michigan Food Law to require food service establishments to provide written, item-level major food allergen notices to consumers for unpackaged food items.

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.

Proposes that private health insurance plans in Michigan must cover epinephrine products without any out-of-pocket costs like copays or deductibles.

Authorizes school districts to acquire and maintain a supply of epinephrine auto-injectors for use by trained personnel in emergency anaphylaxis situations.

Elijah's Law

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

The Strengthening Protections for Children with Food Allergies Act (H.R. 10228) would amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to require food allergy identification and response training for staff in federal child nutrition programs, including the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and summer meal programs. Introduced by Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA-10) on September 2, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

SponsorRep. Mark DeSaulnier [D-CA-10] (Democratic)

Requires food service establishments and online ordering services to provide notices to staff and customers regarding food allergies and intolerances.

Requires food service establishments to provide allergy awareness training to staff and display information regarding major food allergens.

Expands coverage under Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, and the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program to include medically necessary food and associated equipment and supplies. Defines medically necessary food as specially formulated and processed products (e.g., nutritional formulas) prescribed by health care practitioners for individuals with special dietary requirements due to certain digestive or metabolic disorders or conditions.

SponsorRep. James P. McGovern [D-MA-2] (Democratic)

Requires school districts and private schools to maintain a comprehensive Food Allergy Management and Prevention Plan to address safety and training.

Food Allergy Awareness in Restaurants and Menus Act

Updates Massachusetts food allergy safety protocols by requiring food service establishments to maintain allergen-aware procedures and clear customer notifications regarding major food allergens.

Requires food service establishments and online ordering services to provide notices to staff and customers regarding food allergies and intolerances.

Requires food service establishments to provide allergy awareness training to staff and display information regarding major food allergens.

Would require food facilities to display allergen awareness posters for staff and provide menu notices requesting customers inform staff of allergies.

NJ Restaurant Allergy Awareness Bill

Requires airport restaurants and food vendors to post signage regarding food allergies and mandates staff awareness of cross-contact risks.

Restaurant Food Allergy Awareness Act

Requires food establishments, including those in airport terminals, to post food allergy awareness posters and requires managers to complete food allergen sensitivity training.