2026 SESSION

INTRODUCED

26101291D

HOUSE BILL NO. 380

Offered January 14, 2026

Prefiled January 12, 2026

A BILL to amend and reenact § 35.1-15 of the Code of Virginia, relating to State Health Commissioner; training materials for restaurant personnel; celiac disease.

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Patrons—Bennett-Parker, McQuinn and Ward

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Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services

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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That § 35.1-15 of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows:

§ 35.1-15. Training materials.

The Commissioner shall cause to be written materials designed to provide information on training for the prevention of disease transmission, symptoms of communicable disease, personal hygiene practices, hazards in food preparation, food safety and, food allergy awareness and safety, celiac disease awareness and safety, and any other matter deemed appropriate by the Commissioner for the training of restaurant personnel. The Commissioner may, if he desires, provide personnel for the training of employees of restaurants in the handling of food.