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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to allow restaurants to donate edible leftover cooked food and nonperishable food to local food pantries and assistance shelters. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill allows restaurants and cafeterias to donate their leftover cooked and nonperishable food to local food pantries and assistance shelters. It also allows these food service establishments to claim a tax credit or deduction for the donated food. Additionally, the bill provides liability protection for the food service establishments in the event of any harm resulting from the ingestion of the donated food.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (32)
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Paul Donato (D),
William Driscoll Jr. (D),
Michelle DuBois (D),
James Dwyer (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Dylan Fernandes (D),
Ann-Margaret Ferrante (D),
Susan Gifford (R),
Steven Howitt (R),
Donald Humason (R),
Randy Hunt (R),
Louis Kafka (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Kevin Kuros (R),
Barbara L'Italien (D),
Paul McMurtry (D),
James Miceli (D),
Leonard Mirra (R),
Matt Muratore (R),
Shaunna O'Connell (R),
Kathleen O'Connor Ives (D),
Keiko Orrall (R),
Elizabeth Poirier (R),
Angelo Puppolo (D),
Richard Ross (R),
Jeff Roy (D),
Bruce Tarr (R),
Walter Timilty (D),
José Tosado (D),
Chris Walsh (D),
Tom Walsh (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4682 (on 07/02/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1199 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1199.pdf |
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