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MN HF264

Bill

Official Source

Status

Vetoed

5/27/2011

Primary Sponsor

Dean Urdahl

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Origin

House of Representatives

87th Legislature 2011-2012

AI Summary

  • Prohibits civil actions against food manufacturers, distributors, sellers, or advertisers for weight gain or obesity resulting from food consumption.

  • Prevents lawsuits based on claims that food products caused weight gain, obesity-related diseases, or health conditions.

  • Applies to persons and entities involved in the food supply chain, from manufacturers through retail sellers.

  • Bill was vetoed and did not become law.

Legislative Description

Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act; actions against persons for weight gain as a result of food consumption prohibited.

Last Action

Governor's action Veto Chapter 101

5/27/2011

Committee Referrals

Rules and Administration5/20/2011
Judiciary Policy and Finance4/18/2011
Agriculture and Rural Development Policy and Finance2/24/2011
Civil Law1/31/2011

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