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MA S1217
Relative to expanding access to healthy food choices in vending machines on state property
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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
04/02/2018
04/02/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to expand access to healthy food choices in vending machines on state property. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill aims to expand access to healthy food choices in vending machines on state property. It amends existing laws to require that all food and beverages sold in vending machines located in government buildings or on state-owned or managed property comply with nutritional standards set by the Commissioner of Public Health. The bill also requires the Commissioner to establish regulations regarding the display of nutritional information, placement of healthier options, and pricing of healthier versus less healthy items. Additionally, the bill designates a department position to monitor compliance and report annually on the implementation of the nutritional standards.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (8)
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Linda Forry (D),
Paul Heroux (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Alice Peisch (D),
Steve Ultrino (D),
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 04/02/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1217 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1217.pdf |
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