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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Restaurants; sodium warning label required; civil penalty. Requires restaurants with three or more locations in the Commonwealth to display on its menu a sodium warning label next to or beneath each menu item containing 2,300 milligrams or more of sodium. Restaurants that violate the provisions of this bill shall be subject to a civil penalty of not more than $500 per violation.
AI Summary
This bill requires restaurants with three or more locations in Virginia that are licensed and must comply with federal regulations 21 C.F.R. Part 11 and Part 101 to display a sodium warning label on their menus. This label must be placed conspicuously at the bottom of the menu and state: "Sodium content higher than daily recommended limit (2,300 mg). High sodium intake can increase blood pressure and risk of heart disease and stroke." A "high sodium menu item" is defined as any food item containing 2,300 milligrams (mg) or more of sodium, with specific rules for customizable electronic menus and items intended for sharing. Restaurants that fail to comply with these requirements will face a civil penalty of up to $500 per violation.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Left in Committee Health and Human Services (on 02/18/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB695 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB695/text/HB695HC3 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB695/text/HB695HC2 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB695) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1107914.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB695/text/HB695HC1 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB695/text/HB695 |
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