Bill > S2113

This bill, known as the "Healthy Kids Act," mandates that all restaurants offering children's meals must provide at least two such meals that meet specific nutritional standards, or twenty-five percent of their children's meal offerings if that number is greater. These healthy children's meals must contain no more than 550 calories, 700 milligrams of sodium, 15 grams of added sugars, 10% of calories from saturated fat, and zero grams of trans fat. Additionally, these meals must include servings from at least two of five food groups: fruit, vegetable, low-fat dairy, protein, or whole grain, with at least one of these being a fruit or non-fried vegetable. The bill also specifies that the default beverage offered with a children's meal must be water, unflavored low-fat milk, or a nutritionally similar non-dairy alternative, all without added sweeteners, though customers can still request other beverages. Restaurants will be required to display these healthy options on their menus and menu boards, and the Department of Health will be responsible for enforcement, providing informational resources, and ensuring restaurants train their employees on these new requirements, with the act taking effect on January 1, 2027.

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