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Introduced
01/18/2023
01/18/2023
In Committee
05/19/2023
05/19/2023
Crossed Over
05/17/2023
05/17/2023
Passed
06/22/2023
06/22/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/27/2023
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)
Robin Comey (D)*,
Matt Lesser (D)*,
Saud Anwar (D),
Dorinda Borer (D),
Pat Dillon (D),
Eleni Kavros DeGraw (D),
Steve Meskers (D),
David Michel (D),
Pat Miller (D),
Chris Poulos (D),
Hilda Santiago (D),
Gary Turco (D),
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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