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CT HB05902

CT HB05902
An Act Requiring Food Allergy Awareness In Restaurants.


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Introduced
01/18/2023
In Committee
05/19/2023
Crossed Over
05/17/2023
Passed
06/22/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/27/2023

Introduced Session

2023 General Assembly

Bill Summary

To develop guidelines for restaurants, customers and health departments on the best practices of managing food allergens.

AI Summary

This bill requires all class 2, class 3, and class 4 food establishments (as defined in Connecticut's general statutes) to post a clear and conspicuous request on their menus and menu boards for customers to notify their server of any food allergies before placing an order. The Department of Public Health is also required to develop or approve an informational poster about food allergies, which these food establishments must display in their kitchens or staff areas by March 1, 2024. Additionally, the certified food protection manager of each establishment must ensure that all employees have viewed the poster and confirmed their familiarity with the information. The bill also requires the Commissioner of Public Health to report on the department's progress in implementing allergen training as part of the food code.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (12)

Other Sponsors (1)

Public Health Committee (Joint)

Last Action

Signed by the Governor (on 06/27/2023)

Taxonomy

Agriculture
  • ‐ Food Inspection and Safety
Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce
  • ‐ Food Industry

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB05902&which_year=2023 01/17/2023
Analysis - Summary for Public Act No. 23-115 https://www.cga.ct.gov/2023/SUM/PDF/2023SUM00115-R02HB-05902-SUM.PDF 07/11/2023
BillText https://www.cga.ct.gov/2023/ACT/PA/PDF/2023PA-00115-R00HB-05902-PA.PDF 06/15/2023
Bill Analysis For File Copy 797 https://www.cga.ct.gov/2023/BA/PDF/2023HB-05902-R010797-BA.PDF 05/20/2023
Fiscal Note For File Copy 797 https://www.cga.ct.gov/2023/FN/PDF/2023HB-05902-R010797-FN.PDF 05/20/2023
Bill Analysis for HB-5902, as amended by House "A" https://www.cga.ct.gov/2023/BA/PDF/2023HB-05902-R01-BA.PDF 05/18/2023
Fiscal Note for HB-5902, As Amended by House "A" (LCO 8056) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2023/FN/PDF/2023HB-05902-R01-FN.PDF 05/17/2023
House Schedule A LCO# 8056 (D) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2023/amd/H/pdf/2023HB-05902-R00HA-AMD.pdf 05/17/2023
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 8056 (No Fiscal Impact) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2023/fna/pdf/2023HB-05902-R00LCO08056-FNA.pdf 05/17/2023
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 7898 (No Fiscal Impact) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2023/fna/pdf/2023HB-05902-R00LCO07898-FNA.PDF 05/17/2023
House LCO Amendment #7898 (D) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2023/lcoamd/pdf/2023LCO07898-R00-AMD.pdf 05/16/2023
Bill Analysis For File Copy 303 https://www.cga.ct.gov/2023/BA/PDF/2023HB-05902-R000303-BA.PDF 03/29/2023
Fiscal Note For File Copy 303 https://www.cga.ct.gov/2023/FN/PDF/2023HB-05902-R000303-FN.PDF 03/29/2023
BillText https://www.cga.ct.gov/2023/TOB/H/PDF/2023HB-05902-R02-HB.PDF 03/29/2023
BillText https://www.cga.ct.gov/2023/TOB/H/PDF/2023HB-05902-R01-HB.PDF 03/08/2023
BillText https://www.cga.ct.gov/2023/TOB/H/PDF/2023HB-05902-R00-HB.PDF 01/17/2023
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