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Read. Follow. Verify.Vermont Bill H.144 requires food service establishments to implement allergen safety training and signage
Last action · February 5, 2025: Read first time and referred to the Committee on Human ServicesSponsors: Brian Minier and 7 others
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What This Bill Would Do
This bill requires owners and operators of food service establishments in Vermont to designate employees as s, pay for their completion of online food allergen training programs, and post specific allergen awareness signage in public and food preparation areas. The measure also mandates that all printed and electronic menus include a request for customers to notify staff of food allergies. The act takes effect on July 1, 2025.
Food service businesses face new operating expenses and compliance requirements regarding staff training certifications, menu printing, and mandatory wall signage, while customers gain standardized allergy notification procedures.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Food service establishments
Owners and operators must designate and pay for staff training, maintain training certificates, post specific wall signage, and update printed and electronic menus.
Food safety officers
Selected employees must complete designated online food allergen training programs and be present during operating hours.
Restaurant customers
Customers with food allergies will encounter mandatory allergy awareness signage and menu notices directing them to inform staff of dietary requirements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
1 action- Feb 5, 2025HouseIntroducedRead first time and referred to the Committee on Human Services
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