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MA H1492

MA H1492
Relative to the charitable donation of leftover food by restaurants


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Introduced
01/20/2015
In Committee
01/20/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

Relativerelative to the donations of leftover food by restaurants and cafeterias. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill allows food service establishments, such as restaurants and cafeterias, to donate their edible leftover cooked food and nonperishable food to local food pantries and assistance shelters, and in return, these establishments will be eligible for a tax credit or deduction for these donations. Importantly, the bill also provides these food service establishments with protection from liability, meaning they will not be held responsible if someone experiences harm from eating the donated food. This aims to encourage more food donations by reducing the risks for businesses.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (37)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4624 (on 09/22/2016)

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H1492 11/24/2016
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H1492 03/11/2015
Bill https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H1492.pdf 03/11/2015
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