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MA S963

MA S963
Relative to direct food donations


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S963
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S963.pdf
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