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MA H2185

MA H2185
Relative to the charitable donation of not readily marketable food


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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

Relative to the charitable donation of not readily marketable food. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill seeks to amend the definition of "person" in Section 328 of Chapter 94 of the General Laws of Massachusetts. The new definition would include individuals, corporations, partnerships, organizations, associations, and government entities such as retail grocers, wholesalers, hotels, motels, manufacturers, restaurants, caterers, farmers, and nonprofit food distributors or hospitals. The updated definition is based on the definition provided in the Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act, a federal law that encourages the donation of food and grocery products to nonprofit organizations for distribution to individuals in need.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

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

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2185
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2185.pdf
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