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CT HB05905

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/28/2021

Primary Sponsor

Mary Welander

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Authorizes smaller, private food pantries to purchase food at discounted rates from larger food banks such as the Connecticut Food Bank or Foodshare
  • Amends Connecticut general statutes to expand food purchasing options for private pantries
  • Aims to increase the overall supply of food available to fight hunger in the state
  • Referred to the Committee on Human Services during the January 2021 session

Legislative Description

An Act Facilitating The Supply Of Food Available At Smaller, Private Food Pantries.

Last Action

Change of Reference, Senate to Committee on Environment

2/17/2021

Committee Referrals

Environment2/16/2021
Human Services1/28/2021

Full Bill Text

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