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HB117 • 2025

Food service establishments; require notification of the country of origin of seafood items

Food service establishments; require notification of the country of origin of seafood items

Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Petrea, Jesse
Last action
2026-05-06
Official status
House Date Signed by Governor
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source does not define exactly what constitutes a 'food service establishment', leaving uncertainty about whether grocery stores are covered.

Georgia Seafood Origin Labeling Law

This law requires food service establishments in Georgia to tell customers the country where seafood items come from.

What This Bill Does

  • The law changes state rules for food service establishments by requiring them to notify customers of the country of origin for seafood items.
  • It provides a definition related to these requirements.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Food service establishments

Limits and Unknowns

  • The official summary does not list specific types of seafood that must be labeled.
  • It is unclear if grocery stores or food markets are included, as the text only mentions 'food service establishments'.

Bill History

  1. 2026-05-06 Georgia General Assembly

    House Date Signed by Governor

Official Summary Text

Food service establishments; require notification of the country of origin of seafood items