Governor Gavin Newsom signed California Elijah’s Law on September 25, 2024, requiring three state agencies to create an anaphylaxis policy… Read more »
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California Governor Vetoes Elijah’s Allergy Law for Daycares
Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed the bill that would have become California’s Elijah’s Law, designed to protect thousands of children… Read more »
Elijah’s Law for Daycare Gains in More States. Will California be Next?
[Updated May 27, 2022] After the loss of their son to anaphylaxis, triggered by food at his child-care center in… Read more »
Illinois Gov. Signs Elijah’s Law, Protecting Allergic Kids in Daycare, School
With the signature of Governor J.B. Pritzker, Illinois on August 20 became the second state to pass an Elijah’s Law… Read more »
Allergy News: State to Require Insurance Coverage of Epis; Elijah’s Law Progress
Delaware to Mandate Auto-injector Coverage A bill headed to Delaware Governor John Carney’s desk would require insurance plans to cover… Read more »
Illinois, More States Weigh Elijah’s Law for Food Allergy Kids in Preschools
Now being replicated around the country, “Elijah’s Law” protects the lives of very young children with food allergies. New York… Read more »
Mom Sues After Allergic Child Twice Barred from Preschools
A hurt and frustrated southern California mom has launched a lawsuit after her son was twice refused admission to preschool… Read more »
Elijah’s Law Is Official, Protecting Food Allergy Kids in NY Daycares
Thomas Silvera and Dina Hawthorne-Silvera held a “bittersweet” celebration on Sept. 13, 2019, in honor of Elijah’s Law becoming New… Read more »
New York Assembly Passes Elijah’s Law Requiring Daycare Food Allergy Protocols
The New York State Assembly has passed legislation the food allergy community has been waiting for: Elijah’s Law, which tells… Read more »
Family Sues Preschool and Teacher in Elijah’s Dairy Allergy Tragedy
The family of Elijah Silvera, the 3-year-old with a dairy allergy who died of anaphyalxis after being fed a grilled… Read more »