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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to direct food donations. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill aims to provide legal protections for food service entities and retail stores that directly donate food, including open-dated food, to individuals without charge or at a cost only to cover handling. The bill specifies that the donor will not be liable for civil damages arising from the condition of the donated food, as long as the food is not misbranded, adulterated, or has not been improperly handled, and the injury is not due to the donor's negligence, recklessness, or intentional misconduct.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2612 (on 02/08/2024)
Taxonomy
Agriculture
- ‐ Food Inspection and Safety
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Civil Law and Procedure
Official Document
bill text
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S963 | 03/11/2023 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S963.pdf | 03/11/2023 |
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