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"Elijah's Law"

An Act concerning food allergy safety, emergency preparedness, and anaphylaxis response in licensed child care settings

New Jersey A4789 2026

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Source AgencyNew Jersey Legislature
Last Updated2026-09-09
Last Verified2026-09-24
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Last checked: 2026-09-25 Last changed: 2026-09-24 approved

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Summary

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

Who This Bill Serves & Who's Backing It

Core Patient Populations

[object Object] Food Allergy

People with food allergies — including children, students, and their families.

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Legislative Timeline

Legislative Session2026-2027 Session

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Legislative History & Resources

Legislative HistoryIntroduced

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SponsorSillitti
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Official Government Source
Official Government Source Verified 2026-09-25
Food AllergyPending
In Committee
Verified Checked 9/25/2026 Link Unconfirmed Restaurants

An act to amend the public health law, in relation to allergy awareness and training in restaurants

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

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SponsorEpstein
NY A548A 2021
Official Government Source
Official Government Source Verified 2026-09-25
Signed Into Law
AnaphylaxisEnacted
Signed into Law
Checked 9/25/2026 Source Active Child Care

Wisconsin Stock Epinephrine Law (Authorized Entities)

Life-saving allergy medication; use of epinephrine

Allows authorized entities, including camps, daycares, and sports venues, to obtain and maintain a supply of epinephrine auto-injectors and permits trained individuals to administer them to persons experiencing anaphylaxis.

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