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Food Allergy Child CareEnactedState Checked 10/2/2026 Link Unconfirmed

"Elijah's Law"

Elijah's Law

New York S218A 2019
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Primary Sponsor
Senator Shelley Mayer

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Source AgencyNew York State Senate
Last Updated2026-10-02
Last Verified2026-10-02
Verified ByPolicyPantry Research System
Official Source URL https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/bills/2019/S218A Link Unconfirmed — this source may not match this law

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Summary

Requires the commissioner of health to establish anaphylactic policies for child care programs to protect children with severe food allergies.

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 Session2019-2020 Regular Sessions
Introduced2019-01-15
CommitteeHealth

Votes & Legislative History

Legislative History & Resources

Committee HistoryReferred to Health
Legislative HistoryPassed Senate and Assembly; Signed by Governor 2019

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