S 1338 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act to improve food allergy awareness

This bill requires food service establishments in Massachusetts to include a specific video on food allergies as part of the certification process for food protection managers. The video must be interactive, include a knowledge check to verify understanding, and feature the most current information on allergens, with approval standards set by the state in consultation with the Massachusetts Restaurant Association, Food Allergy Research & Education, and the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. Additionally, the law mandates that at least one employee present during food service hours must have viewed this video, and it updates the list of organizations responsible for reviewing and approving the educational material every five years.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Mar 2024
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Mar 21, 2024
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This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Total actions
5
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Mar 21, 2024
Upper · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Public Health
upper
1 primary · 19 co-sponsors

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