Sports Arena & Stadium Food Allergy Policies — United States

Requires food service establishments to implement allergy awareness training for staff regarding major food allergens.

Authorizes the department of education to provide for the administration of epinephrine to students experiencing anaphylaxis in public schools.

Allows public schools to stock epinephrine auto-injectors and provides liability protection for school personnel who administer them in good faith.

Authorizes public schools to purchase and maintain a supply of epinephrine auto-injectors and provides immunity for trained personnel administering them.

Authorizes school districts to maintain a supply of epinephrine auto-injectors and provides immunity for school employees who administer them.

Requires public venues with seating for more than 1,000 people to have epinephrine auto-injectors available on-site.

Allows authorized entities to acquire and stock epinephrine delivery systems for emergency use.

Authorizes school nurses to maintain an adequate supply of epinephrine delivery systems for use in life-threatening anaphylactic reactions.

Requires restaurants to include a notice on menus regarding food allergies and mandates food allergy training for certified food protection managers.

Establishes requirements for food safety and allergy awareness training for food service establishment managers in Michigan.

Requires food service establishments to display a food allergy awareness poster in the staff area to inform employees about food allergy safety.

Authorizes public schools to maintain a supply of epinephrine auto-injectors and permits trained personnel to administer them to students experiencing anaphylaxis.

Requires school districts to adopt and implement a policy for the care of students with diagnosed food allergies at risk for anaphylaxis.

Requires school districts to adopt policies permitting the self-administration of asthma inhalers and epinephrine auto-injectors by pupils.

Mandates food allergy awareness training for restaurant employees and requires food allergy posters in food service establishments.

Requires food service establishments to include a notice on menus regarding food allergies and intolerances.

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.

Requires school districts to develop policies for the administration of epinephrine to students experiencing anaphylaxis.

Allows school districts to stock epinephrine auto-injectors and provides immunity for trained personnel who administer them.

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.

Food Allergen Awareness Act

Proposed legislation intended to increase awareness of food allergens in food service establishments to prevent accidental exposure and anaphylaxis.

Food Allergen Awareness Act

A proposed bill that would require food service establishments to display a poster regarding food allergen awareness and require employees to understand how to explain potential allergens in food items.

Permits school districts to maintain a supply of epinephrine auto-injectors at schools to be administered by trained staff to students experiencing anaphylaxis.

Authorizes the board of trustees of a school district to provide for the maintenance and administration of epinephrine auto-injectors in schools.

Authorizes schools to maintain a supply of epinephrine auto-injectors and provides liability protection for school personnel who administer them in good faith.

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

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.

Dangerous Drugs Act School Epinephrine Exemption

Permits trained designated school personnel to possess and administer auto-injectable epinephrine to pupils suffering an anaphylactic reaction without violating state pharmacy and dangerous drug laws, providing statutory protection for non-nurse school employees acting in good faith emergencies.

Nevada Entity Epinephrine Access Law

Authorizes designated 'authorized entities'—which include daycares, youth camps, recreation facilities, and other public venues—to acquire, store, and administer auto-injectable epinephrine under an standing prescription. Requires completion of an approved anaphylaxis training course and provides liability protection for emergency administration in good faith.

Nevada Student Self-Carry and Administration Law

Directs school district boards of trustees and charter school governing bodies to adopt a policy allowing pupils to carry and self-administer prescribed medication for asthma or severe allergies (such as inhalers and epinephrine auto-injectors) at school or school-sponsored activities, upon written parental authorization and healthcare provider documentation.

Nevada School Stock Epinephrine Law

Authorizes public school districts and charter schools to obtain, maintain, and securely store a supply of undesignated auto-injectable epinephrine on school grounds pursuant to an order from an authorized healthcare provider. Requires designated school staff to complete training on recognizing anaphylaxis and proper storage and administration, allowing trained staff or school nurses to administer epinephrine to any student believed to be having an anaphylactic reaction.

Vermont Food Service Sanitation and Safety Regulations

Adopts food safety standards (incorporating the FDA Food Code) requiring the designated person-in-charge in food service establishments to demonstrate knowledge of major food allergens, prevent cross-contact, and ensure personnel are instructed on basic allergen risks and safe food handling.

Food Allergy Awareness Notice Act

Mandates that restaurants display food allergy awareness notifications for customers and back-of-house staff to mitigate allergen cross-contact risks.

Vermont Food Allergy Restaurant Bill

Requires Vermont food service establishments to designate a food safety officer who must complete an approved online food allergen awareness training course and be present during operating hours. Mandates allergen awareness signage in employee prep and dining areas and requires customer allergen disclosure notices on menus.

Vermont Standards of Practice for School Health Services: Allergies Protocol

Provides clinical standing orders and operational guidelines issued by the Vermont Department of Health and Agency of Education for school nurses and personnel managing anaphylaxis, allergic reaction prevention, stock epinephrine, and transportation policies.

Vermont School Health Allergies and Stock Epinephrine Guidelines

Provides standard procedures for school nurses and designated staff on food allergy exposure prevention, anaphylaxis response, stock epinephrine storage and handling, annual staff training, and individual emergency allergy action plans.

Utah Food Establishment Sanitation Rule

Incorporates FDA Food Code standards across Utah food service establishments, including stadium and venue concessions, requiring the Person in Charge (PIC) to demonstrate knowledge of major food allergens, prevent cross-contact, and properly notify consumers of allergen risks.

Caps out-of-pocket insurance copayments for a two-pack of medically necessary epinephrine auto-injectors at $60 starting January 1, 2026, and directs state agencies to create model anaphylaxis response policies for public schools and licensed child care programs.

Utah Stock Epinephrine Entity Law

Permits designated qualified entities, including recreation areas, amusement parks, food establishments, and venues/stadiums, to obtain a prescription for, store, and authorize trained adults to administer stock epinephrine auto-injectors during anaphylactic emergencies without civil liability.

Utah Public Entity Epinephrine and Stock Albuterol Law

Authorizes qualified public and private entities, including recreation camps, sports venues, stadiums, and amusement facilities, to obtain, stock, and designate trained personnel to administer emergency stock epinephrine auto-injectors and stock albuterol to individuals experiencing an anaphylactic or asthma emergency.

Utah Food Service Sanitation Rule

Adopts the FDA Food Code standards for retail food establishments across Utah, requiring the designated person-in-charge (PIC) to demonstrate knowledge of major food allergens, cross-contact prevention, and employee food allergy awareness training.

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.

Utah Food Safety Standards / Allergen Awareness Rule

Establishes food sanitation and inspection standards enforced by state and local health departments, incorporating FDA Food Code provisions requiring the Person in Charge (PIC) at food service establishments to understand major food allergens, cross-contact prevention, and food allergy labeling.

Utah Administrative Food Rule (FDA Food Code Adoption)

Incorporates FDA Food Code provisions requiring the person in charge (PIC) in food establishments and restaurants to demonstrate knowledge of major food allergens, prevent cross-contact, and ensure food handlers receive basic allergy awareness instruction.

Louisiana Entity Stock Epinephrine Act

Authorizes trained personnel of authorized entities such as recreation camps, sports arenas, amusement parks, and youth venues in Louisiana to stock and administer undesignated epinephrine auto-injectors in emergency anaphylactic situations.

FAA Emergency Medical Kit Rulemaking

FAA proposed regulatory framework under the FAA Reauthorization Act governing airline emergency medical kits across all commercial passenger carriers serving Texas airports, addressing performance standards for treating nine in-flight emergencies including anaphylaxis.

Texas Stock Epinephrine and Albuterol in Schools Policy

Permits authorized school personnel who are trained to administer unassigned asthma medication or stock epinephrine to an individual experiencing respiratory distress or anaphylaxis at off-campus school activities, including sports stadiums and event arenas.

Texas Local Food Regulation Consistency Act

Preempts local health jurisdictions and municipalities from creating rules, ordinances, or health enforcement measures regarding retail food establishments that conflict with state food handler, food manager, and food allergen regulations.

Sergio Lopez Act

Requires Texas food service establishments to prominently post a food allergy awareness poster in employee areas and mandates food allergen awareness education in DSHS-accredited food service manager and food handler certification and renewal curricula.

Texas Entity Stock Epinephrine Law

Permits authorized entities, including day camps, youth programs, sports venues, and recreational facilities, to obtain standing orders, store unassigned epinephrine auto-injectors, and train staff to administer them during suspected anaphylaxis emergencies.

Texas Childcare Epinephrine Storage Law

Requires day-care centers to store epinephrine delivery systems in a secure location that is easily accessible to employees or volunteers.

School Stock Epinephrine Law

Permits school districts, charter schools, and private schools to maintain a supply of unassigned epinephrine auto-injectors and allows trained personnel to administer them to anyone believed to be experiencing anaphylaxis.

Policies for Care of Students with Diagnosed Food Allergies at Risk for Anaphylaxis

Requires school districts and charter schools to adopt and administer a policy for managing students with diagnosed food allergies at risk for anaphylaxis, based on state-developed guidelines.

Texas Childcare Epinephrine Storage Law

Requires day-care centers to store epinephrine delivery systems in a secure location that is easily accessible to employees or volunteers.

Stock Asthma Medication Law

Permits authorized entities, including restaurants, recreation camps, and sports arenas, to acquire and stock bronchodilator rescue inhalers for use in respiratory emergencies.

Protecting Children with Food Allergies Act

Amends the Child Nutrition Act to require food allergy information and emergency response training in existing modules for local school food service personnel.

Requires food service establishments in Maryland to prominently display a food allergy notice to customers.

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.

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.

R.61-7

Mandates the protocols for EMS providers who staff large-scale events (stadiums). It dictates that Basic Life Support (BLS) units must be equipped to handle respiratory distress and anaphylaxis.

S.C. Regulation 61-25

Requires the "Person in Charge" (PIC) at any food service operation, including stadium concessions, to be able to identify major food allergens and ensure staff are trained in allergen awareness to prevent cross-contact.

Public Access to Epinephrine Act

Authorizes 'authorized entities' (such as camps, restaurants, and sports arenas) to obtain and stock epinephrine auto-injectors and allows trained employees to administer them to individuals experiencing anaphylaxis.

Protecting Children with Food Allergies Act

Proposed federal legislation to require annual food allergy training and certification for local school food service personnel.

Food Safety Certification

Requires food service managers to complete an approved food safety training program, which includes education on major food allergens, cross-contact prevention, and responding to allergic reactions.

Child Care Licensing Rules

Childcare facilities are not required to administer medication. If they choose to do so, they must have a written policy, parental consent, and staff must complete medication administration training.

SC Child Care Nutrition Regulations

Requires childcare centers to maintain records of children's food allergies and provide appropriate food substitutions. Centers must ensure that children with allergies are not served restricted foods.

DHEC Asthma Guidelines

Provides the clinical protocol for school nurses to manage asthma attacks. It outlines the transition from metered-dose inhalers (MDIs) to nebulizers and emphasizes the need for Asthma Action Plans.

HB 4122

Expands the ability to stock epinephrine beyond schools to "authorized entities" (e.g., restaurants, recreation camps, sports arenas). It allows these entities to acquire and provide epinephrine to individuals for emergency use and provides civil immunity.

Rhode Island Public Access to Epinephrine Act

Allows 'authorized entities' such as youth camps, restaurants, and sports arenas to obtain and stock epinephrine auto-injectors for emergency use by trained individuals.

Tennessee Food Allergy Awareness Act

Requires food service establishments to display a food allergy awareness poster in the kitchen area to educate staff on allergen cross-contact and emergency response.

Airline Allergy Preboarding Guidance

U.S. DOT order clarifying that airlines must permit passengers with severe food allergies to preboard to wipe down seating areas to prevent contact reactions, as part of the Airline Passengers with Disabilities Bill of Rights.

Public Access Law

Allows authorized entities (such as recreation camps, restaurants, and sports arenas) to obtain and stock epinephrine auto-injectors for use by trained employees in emergencies.

Chariho Anaphylaxis Policy

A local district policy that mandates the maintenance of stock epinephrine ('Epipens') for use on previously unidentified students and staff and requires accessible storage for emergency use.

Rhode Island Child Care Licensing Regulations

Child care programs are required to protect children with food allergies from allergen contact. Programs must obtain parental consent to post allergy information in food preparation and child-use areas; if consent is denied, the information must be shared verbally with all staff and documented in the child's file.

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.

Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Air Travel

The ACAA prohibits airlines from discriminating against passengers with "physical or mental impairments" that substantially limit a major life activity (which includes breathing and immune system function). This includes food allergies and asthma. It requires airlines to allow passengers to board early to wipe down seats and requires the accommodation of medical devices like portable oxygen concentrators and nebulizers.

Public Access to Epinephrine Act

Allows 'authorized entities' (camps, restaurants, sports arenas) to obtain and stock epinephrine auto-injectors and provides civil immunity for staff who administer them in good faith during an emergency.

School Stock Epinephrine Law

Allows schools to maintain a supply of non-patient-specific epinephrine auto-injectors and permits trained school employees to administer them to students experiencing anaphylaxis.

PA Entity Stock Law

Allows 'authorized entities' (like youth camps or sports arenas) to obtain prescriptions for and maintain stock epinephrine auto-injectors to be used by trained staff for emergency anaphylaxis treatment.