HB195 Alabama 2011 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Jay Love
Republican
Co-Sponsors: Mike Ball Terri Collins Barry Moore Ed Henry Becky Nordgren Ken Johnson
Session: Regular Session 2011
Title: Food nutrition labeling, restaurants and vending machines, regulation reserved to the Legislature, not to affect federal regulations
Summary: HB195 would reserve all regulation of nutrition labeling for menu items in restaurants, retail food establishments, and vending machines to the Alabama Legislature, while leaving federal regulation intact.
What This Bill Does
It states that the regulation of nutrition labeling for these items is reserved to the Legislature and may be regulated only by a statewide act enacted after this law takes effect. It clarifies that the regulation does not change or override federal regulation under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. It repeals any conflicting laws and becomes effective immediately after the governor signs it.

Who It Affects
Restaurants, retail food establishments, and vending machine operators would be regulated only by statewide acts passed by the Legislature, potentially limiting local or other state rulemaking.
Local governments and state health agencies that regulate nutrition labeling would be superseded by the Legislature's authority and would await a statewide act if regulation is to occur.

Key Provisions
Section 1(a): The regulation of nutrition labeling for menu items in restaurants, retail food establishments, and vending machines is reserved to the Legislature and may be regulated only by a statewide act enacted after this act's effective date.
Section 1(b): This act does not affect regulation of nutrition labeling under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
Section 2: All laws or parts of laws that conflict with this act are repealed.
Section 3: This act becomes effective immediately following its passage and approval by the Governor.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Health