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MA S1091
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Ryan Fattman
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AI Summary
- Food service entities and retail stores would receive civil liability protection when donating food directly to individuals, including food past its open date
- Donations must be provided free of charge or at cost only sufficient to cover handling expenses
- Liability protection applies only if donated food is not misbranded, not adulterated, and has been properly manufactured, processed, prepared, handled, and stored per Department of Public Health regulations
- Protection does not apply if injury results from negligence, recklessness, or intentional misconduct by the donor or their employees
- Amends Section 328 of Chapter 94 of the General Laws to expand existing food donation liability protections
Legislative Description
Relative to direct food donations
Last Action
Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S2886
12/18/2025
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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