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VA SB183

VA SB183
Restaurants; identifying markers on delivery/carry out food due to consumer-identified food allergy.


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Introduced
01/09/2026
In Committee
02/26/2026
Crossed Over
03/05/2026
Passed
04/13/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/13/2026

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Regular Session

Bill Summary

Board of Health; restaurants; major food allergen labeling. Directs the Board of Health to promulgate regulations requiring all restaurants that alter or substitute food due to a consumer-identified food allergy or sensitivity to place an identifying marker on any food item prepared for delivery or carry out service that has been altered or substituted.

AI Summary

This bill directs the Board of Health to create new rules requiring restaurants that modify or substitute food for customers with diagnosed food allergies or sensitivities to clearly label these altered items with a special marker when they are prepared for delivery or takeout. These identifying markers, which will be standardized by the Board of Health, will be used to indicate changes made due to common food allergies or sensitivities, including the major food allergens recognized by federal law and gluten. This measure aims to improve food safety for individuals with dietary restrictions by providing clear identification of modified food items.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0939) (on 04/13/2026)

Bill Topics

Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce
  • ‐ Consumer Safety and Consumer Fraud
  • ‐ Food Industry
Health
  • ‐ Disease Prevention

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB183 01/10/2026
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB183/text/CHAP0939 04/28/2026
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB183) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1205341.PDF 03/11/2026
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB183/text/SB183ER 03/11/2026
House Amendment https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB183/text/SB183EDOC 03/03/2026
Health and Human Services Amendment https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB183/text/SB183AH1 02/26/2026
Health Subcommittee Amendment https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB183/text/SB183AHC1 02/24/2026
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB183) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1132785.PDF 02/06/2026
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB183/text/SB183S1 01/30/2026
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB183/text/SB183SC1 01/27/2026
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB183) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1088417.PDF 01/15/2026
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB183/text/SB183 01/12/2026
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