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Introduced
01/09/2025
01/09/2025
In Committee
03/11/2025
03/11/2025
Crossed Over
02/25/2025
02/25/2025
Passed
Dead
03/28/2025
03/28/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amend KRS 217.127 to define " charitable food donor" as a nonprofit or religious organization that is recognized as tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or home-based processor, which produces food for distribution to a homeless shelter or to individuals displaced due to a declared natural disaster; exempt a charitable food donor from the licensing requirements of KRS 217.005 to 217.215 and application of State Plumbing Code requirements; amend KRS 217.218 to conform; amend KRS 411.241 to exempt a nonprofit or religious organization that is recognized as tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or a home-based processor from civil or criminal liability arising from the production or donation of food to a homeless shelter or to individuals displaced due to a declared natural disaster.
AI Summary
This bill amends Kentucky state law to create special provisions for charitable food donors, specifically nonprofit or religious organizations recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and home-based processors. The bill defines these "charitable food donors" as entities that produce food solely for free distribution at homeless shelters or to individuals displaced by declared natural disasters. Under the new provisions, such charitable food donors will be exempt from typical food establishment licensing requirements and state plumbing code regulations, provided the donated food is safe and wholesome. The bill also extends legal protections to these charitable food donors, ensuring they cannot be held civilly or criminally liable for the production or donation of food under these specific circumstances. These changes aim to encourage food donation by reducing regulatory barriers and potential legal risks for organizations seeking to help homeless individuals or those affected by natural disasters, while still maintaining basic food safety standards.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance
Sponsors (16)
Robert Duvall (R)*,
Kim Banta (R),
Josh Bray (R),
Josh Calloway (R),
Beverly Chester-Burton (D),
Ken Fleming (R),
Deanna Frazier Gordon (R),
Vanessa Grossl (R),
David Hale (R),
Mark Hart (R),
Kim King (R),
Kim Moser (R),
David Osborne (R),
J.T. Payne (R),
T.J. Roberts (R),
Scott Sharp (R),
Last Action
2nd reading, to Rules (on 03/12/2025)
Official Document
bill text
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/25RS/hb186.html |
BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/25RS/hb186/bill.pdf |
Vote History for HB186 | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/25RS/hb186/vote_history.pdf |
BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/25RS/hb186/orig_bill.pdf |
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