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HI SB244

Bill

Status

Passed

7/2/2021

Primary Sponsor

Donovan Cruz

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands liability protections for good-faith food donors to include donations of food that has exceeded labeled shelf life dates and farm produce, provided the donor reasonably believes the food is fit for human consumption.

  • Protects donors from civil and criminal liability for injuries or illnesses resulting from donated food, except in cases of gross negligence or wanton acts or omissions.

  • Defines "donor" broadly to include individuals, food vendors, manufacturers, distributors, grocery stores, charitable organizations, and government agencies that donate prepared and packaged food meeting food safety guidelines.

  • Defines "farm produce" to include agricultural, horticultural, and vegetable produce but excludes poultry, livestock, aquaculture products, and timber.

  • Amends Hawaii Revised Statutes section 663-10.6 to extend charitable donation liability exemptions to donors of goods and services, not limited to food donations.

Legislative Description

Relating To Food Donation.

Food Donation

Last Action

Act 159, on 07/01/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1261).

7/2/2021

Committee Referrals

Consumer Protection & Commerce3/12/2021
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs3/11/2021
Commerce and Consumer Protection2/19/2021
Agriculture and Environment1/25/2021

Full Bill Text

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