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MA H4558

MA H4558
Creating a commission to study the need to reduce salt and sugar content in meals served in restaurants, schools, and public spaces


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Introduced
03/12/2020
In Committee
03/12/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Creating a commission to study the need to reduce salt and sugar content in meals served in restaurants, schools, and public spaces

AI Summary

This bill creates a commission to study the need to reduce salt and sugar content in meals served in restaurants, schools, and public spaces. The commission will consist of various representatives from the medical, nutrition, and public health fields, as well as the food industry, and will examine the impacts of high sodium and sugar on public health, including issues related to health, healthcare, nutrition disparities, and costs. The commission will make recommendations and publish a report with its findings within 2 years of the bill's effective date.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (12)

Other Sponsors (1)

Joint Committee on Public Health (Joint)

Last Action

Reporting date extended to Thursday December 31, 2020, pending concurrence (on 06/22/2020)

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4558 03/13/2020
Bill https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4558.pdf 03/13/2020
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