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HB373 — Restaurants; food allergy awareness notice required.
Last action — Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0124)
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed House of Delegates
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✓Passed Senate
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 12, 2026. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Glenn Youngkin (Republican) on February 25, 2026.
Prognosis
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 6 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Restaurants; food allergy awareness notice required.
Bill Text
We don't have the full text on file for this bill yet.
Read HB373 on the official Virginia source →Compared against the Code of Virginia as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.
This bill amends 1 section(s) of the Code of Virginia: 35.1-14.01.
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35.1-14.01
A.
Inserts “A.”.
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The Commissioner shall make available on the Department's website, in English and in the top six languages other than English spoken in the
Inserts “The Commissioner shall make available on the Department's website, in English and in the top six languages other than English spoken in the”.
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Commonwealth
Inserts “Commonwealth”.
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according to the latest available data from the United States Census Bureau, a notice containing information for staff of
Inserts “according to the latest available data from the United States Census Bureau, a notice containing information for staff of”.
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restaurants
Inserts “restaurants”.
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regarding food allergies
Inserts “regarding food allergies”.
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as well as a translation of the following: "If you have a food allergy, please notify us
Inserts “as well as a translation of the following: "If you have a food allergy, please notify us”.
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35.1-14.01
.
Inserts “.”.
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"
Inserts “"”.
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Such notice shall include:
Inserts “Such notice shall include:”.
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1. The procedures to be followed if a customer informs
Inserts “1. The procedures to be followed if a customer informs”.
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the
Inserts “the”.
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staff of
Inserts “staff of”.
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a
Inserts “a”.
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restaurant that such customer has a food allergy;
Inserts “restaurant that such customer has a food allergy;”.
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2.
Inserts “2.”.
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Any procedures to be followed to prevent
Inserts “Any procedures to be followed to prevent”.
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cross-contact; and
Inserts “cross-contact; and”.
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3. The procedures to be followed if a customer has an allergic reaction, including a recommendation regarding the circumstances in which to call
Inserts “3. The procedures to be followed if a customer has an allergic reaction, including a recommendation regarding the circumstances in which to call”.
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emergency medical services.
Inserts “emergency medical services.”.
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B. Every restaurant
Inserts “B. Every restaurant”.
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permitted pursuant to this chapter
Inserts “permitted pursuant to this chapter”.
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shall post a copy of the notice prepared pursuant to subsection
Inserts “shall post a copy of the notice prepared pursuant to subsection”.
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35.1-14.01
A in a conspicuous location accessible to all employees involved in the preparation or service of food in at least one of the languages spoken by each employee to the extent such languages are among those in which the
Inserts “A in a conspicuous location accessible to all employees involved in the preparation or service of food in at least one of the languages spoken by each employee to the extent such languages are among those in which the”.
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Commissioner makes the notice available.
Inserts “Commissioner makes the notice available.”.
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C
Inserts “C”.
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. Every restaurant
Inserts “. Every restaurant”.
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permitted pursuant to this chapter
Inserts “permitted pursuant to this chapter”.
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operating in the Commonwealth that provides a menu to its
Inserts “operating in the Commonwealth that provides a menu to its”.
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customers shall include in a conspicuous manner on each menu
Inserts “customers shall include in a conspicuous manner on each menu”.
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or on a sign posted conspicuously in the restaurant
Inserts “or on a sign posted conspicuously in the restaurant”.
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the following: "If you have a food allergy, please notify us." If such menu is available in a language other than English for which the
Inserts “the following: "If you have a food allergy, please notify us." If such menu is available in a language other than English for which the”.
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35.1-14.01
Commissioner makes a translation available pursuant to subsection
Inserts “Commissioner makes a translation available pursuant to subsection”.
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A
Inserts “A”.
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, such
Inserts “, such”.
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restaurant
Inserts “restaurant”.
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shall also include such translation in a conspicuous manner.
Inserts “shall also include such translation in a conspicuous manner.”.
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Every
Inserts “Every”.
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restaurant
Inserts “restaurant”.
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permitted pursuant to this chapter
Inserts “permitted pursuant to this chapter”.
Action History
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Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0124)
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Approved by Governor-Chapter 124 (effective 7/1/2026)
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Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
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H Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
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S Signed by President
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H Signed by Speaker
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H Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB373)
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H Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB373ER)
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H Enrolled
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S Passed Senate (23-Y 15-N 0-A)
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S Read third time
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S Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
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S Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
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S Rules suspended
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S Reported from Education and Health (10-Y 5-N)
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S Referred to Committee on Education and Health
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S Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading)
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H Read third time and passed House (63-Y 30-N 0-A)
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H Read second time and engrossed
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H Read first time
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H Reported from Health and Human Services (19-Y 3-N)
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H Placed on Health and Human Services Agenda
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H Subcommittee recommends reporting (9-Y 0-N)
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H Placed on Health and Human Services Agenda
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H Assigned sub: Health
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H Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB373)
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H Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services
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H Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100398D
Sponsors
- Marty Martinez · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on · 45 voted No
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (147)
147 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 147 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 23 | 15 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 23 | 15 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 58% | 38% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (40)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron R. Rouse | — | Yea |
| Angelia Williams Graves | — | Yea |
| Barbara A. Favola | — | Yea |
| Bill DeSteph | — | Yea |
| Bryce E. Reeves | — | Yea |
| Christie New Craig | — | Yea |
| Christopher T. Head | — | Yea |
| Danica A. Roem | — | Yea |
| David R. Suetterlein | — | Yea |
| David W. Marsden | — | Yea |
| Elizabeth B. Bennett-Parker | — | Yea |
| Emily M. Jordan | — | Yea |
| Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. | — | Yea |
| J.D. "Danny" Diggs | — | Yea |
| Jennifer B. Boysko | — | Yea |
| Jennifer D. Carroll Foy | — | Yea |
| Jeremy S. McPike | — | Yea |
| Kannan Srinivasan | — | Yea |
| L. Louise Lucas | — | Yea |
| Lamont Bagby | — | Yea |
| Lashrecse D. Aird | — | Yea |
| Luther Cifers, III | — | Yea |
| Mamie E. Locke | — | Yea |
| Mark D. Obenshain | — | Yea |
| Mark J. Peake | — | Yea |
| Michael J. Jones | — | Yea |
| R. Creigh Deeds | — | Yea |
| Richard H. Stuart | — | Yea |
| Russet Perry | — | Yea |
| Ryan T. McDougle | — | Yea |
| Saddam Azlan Salim | — | Yea |
| Schuyler T. VanValkenburg | — | Yea |
| Scott A. Surovell | — | Yea |
| Stella G. Pekarsky | — | Yea |
| T. Travis Hackworth | — | Yea |
| Tammy Brankley Mulchi | — | Yea |
| Tara A. Durant | — | Yea |
| Timmy French | — | Yea |
| Todd E. Pillion | — | Yea |
| William M. Stanley, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 67% | 33% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (15)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Barbara A. Favola | — | Yea |
| Christie New Craig | — | Nay |
| Christopher T. Head | — | Nay |
| David R. Suetterlein | — | Nay |
| Jennifer B. Boysko | — | Yea |
| L. Louise Lucas | — | Yea |
| Lamont Bagby | — | Yea |
| Lashrecse D. Aird | — | Yea |
| Mamie E. Locke | — | Yea |
| Mark J. Peake | — | Nay |
| Russet Perry | — | Yea |
| Schuyler T. VanValkenburg | — | Yea |
| Stella G. Pekarsky | — | Yea |
| Tara A. Durant | — | Yea |
| Todd E. Pillion | — | Nay |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 63 | 30 | 0 | 7 |
| Total | 63 | 30 | 0 | 7 |
| % of votes cast | 63% | 30% | 0% | 7% |
How each member voted (100)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 19 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 19 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 86% | 14% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (22)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| C.E. Cliff Hayes, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Charniele L. Herring | — | Yea |
| Debra D. Gardner | — | Yea |
| Garrett McGuire | — | Yea |
| H. Otto Wachsmann, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Irene Shin | — | Yea |
| Joshua G. Cole | — | Yea |
| Kathy K.L. Tran | — | Yea |
| Laura Jane Cohen | — | Yea |
| M. Keith Hodges | — | Yea |
| Marcia S. "Cia" Price | — | Yea |
| Mark C. Downey | — | Yea |
| Mike A. Cherry | — | Yea |
| Mitchell Cornett | — | Nay |
| Nicole Cole | — | Yea |
| Patrick A. Hope | — | Yea |
| Phillip A. Scott | — | Nay |
| Rodney T. Willett | — | Yea |
| Rozia A. Henson, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Sam Rasoul | — | Yea |
| Timothy P. Griffin | — | Nay |
| Wendell S. Walker | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (9)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Charniele L. Herring | — | Yea |
| H. Otto Wachsmann, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Irene Shin | — | Yea |
| M. Keith Hodges | — | Yea |
| Marcia S. "Cia" Price | — | Yea |
| Mark C. Downey | — | Yea |
| Patrick A. Hope | — | Yea |
| Sam Rasoul | — | Yea |
| Wendell S. Walker | — | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB373 do?
- Restaurants; food allergy awareness notice required.
- Who sponsors HB373?
- HB373 is sponsored by Marty Martinez.
- What is the current status of HB373?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 12, 2026. Enacted.
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