HB695Introduced in the House of Delegates
Restaurants; sodium warning label required, civil penalty.
Introduced by C.E. Hayes, District 91
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Restaurants; sodium warning label required; civil penalty. Requires restaurants with three or more locations in the Commonwealth to display on its menu a sodium warning label next to or beneath each menu item containing 2,300 milligrams or more of sodium. Restaurants that violate the provisions of this bill shall be subject to a civil penalty of not more than $500 per violation.
Where it stands
Left in Committee Health and Human Services
February 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (8-Y 0-N) · February 5, 2026
8
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
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What do people think?
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See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Charniele Herring | 4 | Yes |
| Laura Jane Cohen | 15 | Yes |
| Rozia Henson | 19 | Yes |
| Joshua Cole | 28 | Yes |
| Sam Rasoul | 38 | Yes |
| Phillip Scott | 63 | Yes |
| Mike Cherry | 74 | Yes |
| Debra Gardner | 76 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103793D
Referred to Committee on General Laws
Referred from General Laws and referred to Health and Human Services (Voice Vote)
Assigned sub: Behavioral Health
House subcommittee offered
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB695)
House subcommittee offered
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (8-Y 0-N)
Left in Committee Health and Human Services
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