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MA H2153

MA H2153
To promote economic opportunity by licensing home kitchens


summary

Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the licensing of home kitchens. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill aims to promote economic opportunity by licensing and regulating home kitchens in Massachusetts. It prohibits local health and zoning boards from establishing rules or regulations for home kitchen operations, and defines the requirements for a "home kitchen operation," including licensing, food safety regulations, and the ability to sell directly to consumers online or through third-party delivery services. The bill also requires the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to establish a registry for licensed home kitchen operations and online food marketplaces selling their products.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4739 (on 07/01/2024)

Bill Topics

Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce
  • ‐ Food Industry
  • ‐ Small Business

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2153 03/14/2023
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2153.pdf 03/14/2023
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