H 2418 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act requiring identification of food allergens in eating establishments

This bill requires restaurants and other food-serving establishments to clearly identify common food allergens in English on menus or visible allergen lists. It specifically mandates listing ingredients containing milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, or soybeans, either in ingredient lists or with a "contains" statement next to menu items. The allergen information must be readily available to customers through menus, separate lists, or posted signs. The Department of Public Health may adjust these requirements as needed.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Mar 16, 2026
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Public Health
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Paul Frost
RRepublican
MA
7th Worcester