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MA H1969

Relative to food donations


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

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