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This bill expands the types of epinephrine devices permitted in schools and camps to include nasal sprays.

Allows trained school bus drivers to administer epinephrine to students.

Allows individuals with personal epinephrine prescriptions to administer to others in emergencies.

Mandates health insurers cover epinephrine for individuals 18 or younger.

NJ Menu Allergen Disclosure Bill

Requires food service businesses to provide clear and conspicuous written notice of major food allergens (as defined by 21 U.S.C. 321(qq)) that the business knows or reasonably should know are contained as ingredients in each menu item, including temporary menu items. Information may be provided on the menu, via a QR code linking to a website, or on other written materials (separate menu, chart, grid, or booklet). Businesses must use common/usual allergen names or standardized icons approved by the Commissioner of Health. Exempts prepackaged foods subject to federal labeling. The Commissioner of Health shall adopt rules and regulations to implement. Takes effect the first day of the 13th month after enactment.

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.

Allison Rose Act

The Allison Rose Act (Ohio HB 231) encourages school districts, community schools, and STEM schools to create food allergy training for staff members and students. Completed food allergy training by staff qualifies as a professional development activity for the renewal of educator licenses. The Act also helps individuals identify and respond to someone experiencing an allergic reaction, and requires the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) to compile an annual list of organizations that offer free epinephrine auto-injectors to qualifying school districts.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to include alpha-gal in the definition of a major food allergen for purposes of food labeling requirements.

SponsorRep. Andrew R. Garbarino

Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to establish a grant program allowing the U.S. Attorney General to provide funds to state and local governments to purchase epinephrine products for law enforcement and train officers on their administration.

SponsorRep. Gwen Gillen [D-NY]

Amends the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to include food allergy information in the existing training modules for local food service personnel. It requires training on preventing, recognizing, and responding to food-related allergic reactions in school cafeteria settings.

SponsorSen. Richard J. Durbin [D-IL]

Amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to require schools to offer plant-based milk alternatives alongside cow's milk. The bill aims to accommodate students with lactose intolerance or dairy allergies and ensures non-dairy beverages meet nutritional standards.

SponsorSen. John Fetterman [D-PA]

House companion to S. 1236. Requires schools participating in the national school lunch program to provide fluid milk substitutes (plant-based milk) that meet USDA nutritional standards to accommodate children who are lactose intolerant or have dairy allergies.

SponsorRep. Troy Carter [D-LA-2]

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.

Missouri House Bill 3446 (2026 Regular Session), introduced by Rep. Walsh Moore, would add RSMo § 196.184 requiring restaurants to provide written disclosure of major food allergens in each menu item, on the menu or via a QR/digital menu with a non-digital alternative.

NY Restaurant Training Bill

Proposed bill to require food service establishments to have at least one food safety manager certified in allergen awareness training present during all hours of operation.

Alpha-gal Reporting Bill

Proposed legislation to make Alpha-gal syndrome a reportable disease and require the Department of Health to create awareness materials for the public and food service providers regarding red-meat allergies.