The proposed "Healthy Kids Act" aims to establish nutritional standards for children's meals served in restaurants in Rhode Island. Under this act, restaurants will be required to offer at least two children's meals, or twenty-five percent (25%) of the children's meals on the children's menu, whichever is greater, that meet specific criteria. These criteria include a maximum of 550 calories, 700 milligrams of sodium, 15 grams of added sugars, 10% of calories from saturated fat, and zero grams of trans fat. Additionally, these meals must include servings from at least two of the five designated food groups, with at least one being a fruit or non-fried vegetable.

The act also mandates that the default beverage included with children's meals must be one of the following: water with no added sweeteners, unflavored nonfat or low-fat milk with no added sweeteners, or a non-dairy milk alternative that is nutritionally similar to cow's milk, also without added sweeteners. Restaurants will be required to list or display compliant children's meals and default beverages on their menus and menu boards, including online menus.

Furthermore, the act requires restaurants to provide written informational resources developed by the Department of Health to all employees upon commencement of employment and to train employees on compliance with the provisions of the act. The Department of Health will implement, administer, and enforce the act, and will develop written informational resources and signage in English and Spanish to support restaurants and employees in its implementation. The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2027.