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<title>Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for HB 4686</title>
<shortdesc>FOOD ALLERGY AWARENESS</shortdesc>
<sponsor>
<sponsorhead1>House Sponsors</sponsorhead1><sponsors>Rep. Maurice A. West, II</sponsors>
</sponsor>
<lastaction>
<statusdate>2/6/2026</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Referred to Rules Committee</action>
</lastaction>
<synopsis>
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<reference>410 ILCS 625/3.08</reference><aliasreference></aliasreference><SynopsisText>     Amends the Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2028, the owner of each restaurant in the State shall include in all of the restaurant's menus and online menus clear and conspicuous notices identifying each menu item that contains a major food allergen, as defined in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Establishes penalties for violations of this requirement.</SynopsisText></synopsis>
<actions>
<statusdate>1/29/2026</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Maurice A. West, II</action>
<statusdate>2/6/2026</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>First Reading</action>
<statusdate>2/6/2026</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Referred to Rules Committee</action>
</actions>
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