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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to allow restaurants to donate edible leftover cooked food and nonperishable food to local food pantries and assistance shelters. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill aims to allow restaurants and cafeterias to donate their edible leftover cooked food and non-perishable food to local food pantries and assistance shelters. The bill provides that food service establishments will be allowed to take a tax credit or deduction for such donations and will not be held liable for any harm resulting from the ingestion of the donated food. The purpose of the bill is to facilitate the donation of surplus food to those in need.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4449 (on 02/24/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1969 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1969.pdf |
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