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An Act to Require That Food Service Permit Holders Provide Written Notification of Major Food Allergens to Customers

Michigan HB 5402 2025
BC
Primary Sponsor
Brenda Carter

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Source AgencyMichigan Legislature
Last Updated2026-09-09
Last Verified2026-09-16
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Last checked: 2026-09-25 Last changed: 2026-09-16 approved

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Summary

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.

Who This Bill Serves & Who's Backing It

Core Patient Populations

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Diners with food allergies eating away from home.

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Legislative Timeline

Legislative Session2025-2026 Regular Session
Introduced2025-12-09
CommitteeHouse Committee on Regulatory Reform

Votes & Legislative History

Legislative History & Resources

Committee HistoryReferred to Committee on Regulatory Reform
Legislative HistoryIntroduced in the Michigan House of Representatives and referred to Committee on Regulatory Reform.

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