Under SB 68, California restaurant chains with 20 or more locations will be required to label menu items for the top nine major food allergens. Photo: Just Allergy Things SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 68  into law on Oct. 13, 2025, marking a major step toward improving food allergy safety in California restaurants. Proposed by Senator Caroline Menjivar  earlier this year, the law will take effect on July 1, 2026. Restaurant chains with over 20 locations