H7345

Establishes the Healthy Kids Act whereby restaurants would be required to offer at least two (2) healthy versions of children's meals, or twenty-five percent (25%) of the children's meals on its menu, whichever is greater.

Introduced·1/28/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7345 mandates restaurants to offer at least two healthy children's meals or 25% of their children's menu, whichever is greater.

The Healthy Kids Act requires restaurants to provide at least two healthy children's meals or 25% of their children's menu, whichever is greater. These meals must include whole grains and at least one fruit or non-fried vegetable. Restaurants must offer water, unflavored nonfat or low-fat milk, or non-dairy milk as the default beverage. The Department of Health will enforce these standards, create informational resources, and train restaurant employees.

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Where it stands

Current
Health & Human Services Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 30

12:00 AM

House Health & Human Services Hearing

Feb 3

12:00 AM

House Health & Human Services Hearing

History

Mar 30

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 26

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/30/2026)

Jan 31

House

Committee postponed at request of sponsor (02/03/2026)