H 2167 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act requiring identification of food allergens in eating establishments

This bill requires eating establishments in Massachusetts to clearly identify common food allergens on their menus or separate lists. It mandates that restaurants disclose the presence of milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, and soybeans in their food offerings. The law specifies that these allergen warnings must be written in English and placed where all customers and staff can easily see them. Additionally, the state Department of Public Health retains the authority to modify these specific listing requirements as needed.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Jul 1, 2024
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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4
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Committee
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Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Public Health
lower
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Paul Frost
RRepublican
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7th Worcester