The proposed bill, HB2016, seeks to amend existing Arizona law regarding food handler certification requirements for volunteers at school activities where food is handled or served. Under the current law, counties can mandate that individuals obtain a food handler certificate and undergo training for employment in the food industry. The new bill specifically prohibits counties from requiring volunteers at school functions to obtain a food handler certificate or identification card, provided they are supervised by a certified food protection manager.

This change aims to ease the burden on volunteers by exempting them from certification requirements while ensuring that food safety is still maintained through oversight by qualified personnel. The bill does not introduce any anticipated fiscal impact on the state General Fund.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 11-269.27
House Engrossed Version: 11-269.27
Chaptered Version: 11-269.27