An Act establishing an advisory committee on the accessibility of fresh food retail in communities throughout the Commonwealth
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill creates an advisory committee to examine and improve the availability of fresh food in communities across Massachusetts. The committee will focus on making healthy food options more accessible to residents, particularly in underserved areas. It aims to identify barriers to accessing fresh food and recommend solutions to increase access and promote healthier eating habits. The committee’s work will contribute to broader efforts to address food insecurity and improve public health outcomes.
Key provisions
- Establish an advisory committee on fresh food retail accessibility.
- The committee will assess the availability of fresh food in communities.
- The committee will identify barriers to accessing fresh food.
- The committee will make recommendations to improve food access.
- The committee will report its findings and recommendations to the Legislature.
- The committee will be composed of diverse stakeholders.
- The committee will operate under the auspices of the Public Health Department.
- The committee will have a defined scope of work and reporting requirements.
Who is affected
- Residents of Massachusetts
- Low-income communities
- Underserved communities
- Public Health Officials
- Grocery Retailers
Notable changes
- The bill establishes a new advisory committee focused specifically on fresh food accessibility.
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Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Jacob R. Oliveira
Cosponsors
Jacob R. Oliveira
James B. Eldridge
Michael O. Moore
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