HB292 • 2026

Food allergy awareness training for restaurant employees; require to include certain knowledge of gluten as a food allergen.

AN ACT TO REQUIRE FOOD ALLERGY AWARENESS TRAINING FOR RESTAURANT EMPLOYEES TO COVER AND ASSESS KNOWLEDGE OF GLUTEN AS A FOOD ALLERGEN; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

Labor

Did Not Pass

The latest official action shows that this bill did not move forward in that session.

Sponsor: Newman *
Last action: 2026-02-03
Official status: Dead
Effective date: July 1, 20

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details about handling, preparing gluten-free foods, or detailed cleaning methods for preventing cross-contamination.

Training for Restaurant Workers on Gluten Allergens

This bill requires restaurant employees to receive training about gluten as a food allergen and assess their knowledge of it.

What This Bill Does

Requires restaurant workers to learn about gluten, including sources of gluten and symptoms of gluten intolerance and celiac disease.

Who It Names or Affects

Restaurant employees who need to complete this training.

Terms To Know

Food allergy awareness training: Training on major food allergens, including gluten, conducted in accordance with the Food Code used by the State Department of Health and any additional Mississippi food regulations implemented by the department.
Gluten: A protein found in wheat, barley, and rye that can cause allergies or intolerance in some people.

Limits and Unknowns

The bill did not pass during the session it was introduced.
It is unclear if similar training requirements exist for other food allergens besides gluten.

Bill History

2026-02-03 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
02/03 (H) Died In Committee
2026-01-07 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
01/07 (H) Referred To Public Health and Human Services

Official Summary Text

Food allergy awareness training for restaurant employees; require to include certain knowledge of gluten as a food allergen.

Current Bill Text

Read the full stored bill text

H. B. No. 292 *HR43/R451* ~ OFFICIAL ~ G1/2
26/HR43/R451
PAGE 1 (ELS\KP)

To: Public Health and Human
Services
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION 2026

By: Representative Newman (By Request)

HOUSE BILL NO. 292

AN ACT TO REQUIRE FOOD ALLERGY AWARENESS TRAINING FOR 1
RESTAURANT EMPLOYEES TO COVER AND ASSESS KNOWLEDGE OF GLUTEN AS A 2
FOOD ALLERGEN; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES. 3
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI: 4
SECTION 1. (1) As used in this section, the following terms 5
have the meanings as defined in this subsection: 6
(a) "Food allergy awareness training" means training on 7
major food allergens and the symptoms that a major food allergen 8
could cause in a sensitive individual who has an allergic reaction 9
conducted in accordance with the Food Code used by the State 10
Department of Health and any additional Mississippi food 11
regulations implemented by the department. 12
(b) "Restaurant" means a business that is primarily 13
engaged in the sale of ready-to-eat food for immediate 14
consumption, which has suitable kitchen facilities on the premises 15
where the food is prepared, and which has suitable seating 16
facilities for guests. 17
H. B. No. 292 *HR43/R451* ~ OFFICIAL ~
26/HR43/R451
PAGE 2 (ELS\KP)
ST: Food allergy awareness training for
restaurant employees; require to include certain
knowledge of gluten as a food allergen.
(2) Food allergy awareness training for restaurant employees 18
must cover and assess knowledge and understanding of gluten as a 19
food allergen, including sources of gluten, symptoms of gluten 20
intolerance and celiac disease, the importance of gluten-free food 21
preparation and handling, and proper cleaning methods to prevent 22
gluten contamination. 23
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect and be in force from 24
and after July 1, 2026. 25