Seafood country of origin; Agriculture and Industries Commissioner authorized to test for compliance, notification methods revised, violations further provided
Reported Out of Committee Second House
Summary
HB 444 would mandate that restaurants, delis and other food service establishments disclose the country of origin for seafood and other imported foods through labels, menu notices or signs meeting specific size and font standards. The Agriculture and Industries Commissioner could test products for compliance, and the State Health Officer could inspect, investigate complaints, and impose graduated civil fines. The bill also requires public posting of violators and became effective Oct. 1, 2026, but it failed to pass.
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