MA H3738

Bill

MA H3738

Relative to expanding access to healthy food choices in vending machines on state property

Introduced
03/28/2019

In Committee
05/02/2019

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to expanding access to healthy food choices in vending machines on state property. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill aims to expand access to healthy food choices in vending machines on state property. It amends existing laws to require that all foods and beverages sold in vending machines on government property (such as office buildings, parks, and universities) must comply with nutritional standards established by the Commissioner of Public Health. The bill also requires the Commissioner to promote the availability and visibility of healthier options, and to monitor and report on compliance with the new standards. This is intended to improve access to healthy food choices for people on state property.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (5)

Natalie Blais (D), Jonathan Hecht (D), Louis Kafka (D), Jason Lewis (D), Tommy Vitolo (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see S2449 (on 12/30/2019)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3738

(8 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3738
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3738.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H421	Requiring food allergen certification in vocational schools	Accompanied a study order, see H5159	Similar To
S119	Relative to kosher food signage	Accompanied H196	Similar To
S2023	Establishing a food tourism task force	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S2398	To establish food allergy plans	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S2449	Relative to expanding access to healthy food choices in vending machines on state property	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Replaced by
S2450	To reduce disposable plastic straw waste	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S492	Decreasing food waste by standardizing the date labeling of food	Accompanied a study order, see S2683	Similar To
S962	Encouraging the donation of food to persons in need	Accompanied H1475	Similar To

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