MA H1191

Bill

MA H1191

Relative to expanding access to healthy food choices in vending machines on state property

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
01/23/2017

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to expanding 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. The key provisions include: 1. Requiring all food and beverage items sold in vending machines on state property to comply with nutritional standards established by the Commissioner of Public Health. These standards will be based on guidelines from federal and health organizations. 2. Mandating that healthier food and beverage options be prominently displayed and priced competitively compared to less healthy options. 3. Directing the Department of Public Health to designate a position to train staff, monitor compliance, and report annually on the implementation of the nutritional standards. 4. Requiring the Commissioner to notify current vendors and non-profit vendors (those not licensed by the Commission for the Blind) about the nutritional standards and compliance schedule. This bill aims to improve the nutritional quality of items available in vending machines on state property, making it easier for people to access healthy choices.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (25)

Brian Ashe (D), Ruth Balser (D), Marjorie Decker (D), Linda Forry (D), Sean Garballey (D), Denise Garlick (D), Carlos González (D), Jonathan Hecht (D), Paul Heroux (D), Kevin Honan (D), Steven Howitt (R), Louis Kafka (D), Stephen Kulik (D), Jack Lewis (D), Jason Lewis (D), Paul McMurtry (D), Harold Naughton (D), Sarah Peake (D), Alice Peisch (D), Elizabeth Poirier (R), Angelo Puppolo (D), Dave Rogers (D), Paul Schmid (D), José Tosado (D), Bud Williams (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see H4281 (on 03/06/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1191

(13 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1191
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1191.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1221	Prohibiting the use of all latex gloves and products by persons who handle food	Accompanied a study order, see H4625	Similar To
H232	Requiring food allergen certification in vocational schools	Accompanied a study order, see H4706	Similar To
H2909	Relative to abandoned vessels on DCR property	No further action taken	Similar To
H297	Relative to school-served food products	Accompanied a study order, see H4723	Similar To
H298	Relative to school-served food products	Accompanied a study order, see H4723	Similar To
H3892	Authorizing the city of Medford to issue certain licenses to the Chevalier Theatre for the sale of food and alcoholic beverages	Accompanied a new draft, see H3981	Similar To
H4138	Requiring food establishments to prepare seafood in separate fryers	Accompanied a study order, see H4602	Similar To
H4281	Relative to expanding access to healthy food choices in vending machines on state property	No further action taken	Replaced by
H468	To invasive plants	Accompanied a study order, see H4571	Similar To
S1217	Relative to expanding access to healthy food choices in vending machines on state property	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S1276	Resolve establishing an advisory committee on the accessibility of fresh food retail in communities throughout the Commonwealth	No further action taken	Similar To
S838	Encouraging the donation of food to persons in need	Accompanied H3327	Similar To
S848	Relative to direct food donations	Accompanied a study order, see S2313	Similar To

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