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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
Relative to authorizing the Department of Public Health to provide guidance to businesses regarding best practices for food donation. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to provide guidance to businesses regarding best practices for food donation. The guidance will cover state and federal liability protection laws, the community benefits of food donation, incentives for businesses, food handling regulations, best practices, and contact information for the department. The department is also required to distribute the guidelines, post them on their website, and conduct educational webinars for health agents and local boards of health. Additionally, the department must develop and implement a statewide educational campaign to promote the importance of reducing food waste and how businesses and consumers can play a role.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (11)
Brad Jones (R)*,
Hannah Kane (R)*,
Jay Barrows (R),
Nick Boldyga (R),
Kim Ferguson (R),
Paul Frost (R),
Susan Gifford (R),
Vanna Howard (D),
Paul McMurtry (D),
Brian Murray (D),
Bruce Tarr (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4739 (on 07/01/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2201 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2201.pdf |
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