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MA H4982

MA H4982
Encouraging the donation of food to persons in need

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Introduced
08/05/2024
In Committee
08/05/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

Encouraging the donation of food to persons in need

AI Summary

This bill encourages the donation of food to persons in need by providing a tax credit to businesses that donate food to nonprofit food distribution organizations. The bill also limits the liability for civil damages for any injuries arising from donated food, as long as the food is not misbranded, adulterated, or the result of gross negligence, recklessness, or intentional misconduct. The bill defines key terms like "food business" and "nonprofit food distribution organization" and sets out the requirements for businesses to claim the tax credit. It also exempts the preparation of donated food in private homes from the need for a license, and requires the Department of Public Health to provide guidance on the safe handling of such food.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (42)

James Arena-Derosa (D),  Jenny Armini (D),  Brian Ashe (D),  Jay Barrows (R),  Natalie Blais (D),  Josh Cutler (D),  Julian Cyr (D),  David DeCoste (R),  Mindy Domb (D),  Pat Duffy (D),  Jamie Eldridge (D),  Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D),  Ryan Fattman (R),  Kim Ferguson (R),  Carole Fiola (D),  Colleen Garry (D),  Susan Gifford (R),  Natalie Higgins (D),  Vanna Howard (D),  Steven Howitt (R),  Hannah Kane (R),  Mike Kushmerek (D),  Joan Lovely (D),  Joe McKenna (R),  Paul McMurtry (D),  Sam Montaño (D),  Brian Murray (D),  Tram Nguyen (D),  Smitty Pignatelli (D),  Dave Robertson (D),  Lindsay Sabadosa (D),  Margaret Scarsdale (D),  Paul Schmid (D),  Mike Soter (R),  Priscila Sousa (D),  Tom Stanley (D),  Bruce Tarr (R),  Walter Timilty (D),  Erika Uyterhoeven (D),  Marcus Vaughn (R),  Tommy Vitolo (D),  Susannah Whipps (I), 

Other Sponsors (1)

Joint Committee on the Judiciary (Joint)

Last Action

No further action taken (on 12/31/2024)
(2 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H4982
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H4982.pdf
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