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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requiring restaurants to make available to each customer a written disclosure of each main food allergen, if any, that is an ingredient in each menu item; and excluding a violation of the Act from certain criminal penalties.
AI Summary
This bill requires restaurants in Maryland to provide customers with a written disclosure of any "main food allergens" that are ingredients in their menu items, with "main food allergen" defined by federal law (21 U.S.C. § 321). Restaurants can fulfill this requirement by including the allergen information directly on the menu, in a separate handout, or in an electronic format. The bill also makes conforming changes to existing law by renumbering sections and clarifies that violations of this new allergen disclosure requirement are not subject to the criminal penalties outlined in another section of the Health - General Article, though civil penalties and injunctions may still apply. This new requirement will take effect on October 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Withdrawn by Sponsor (on 02/09/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0105?ys=2026RS |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes_comm/hb0105_hlt.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0105f.pdf |
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