H114
An Act to promote economic opportunities for cottage food entrepreneurs
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Bill overview
This bill aims to support and expand opportunities for individuals who create and sell food products made in their homes, known as cottage food entrepreneurs. It seeks to clarify and streamline regulations surrounding these small-scale food businesses, making it easier for them to operate and sell their goods. The legislation focuses on improving access to markets and ensuring fair practices within the cottage food industry. Ultimately, the goal is to foster economic growth and provide more entrepreneurial options for residents of Massachusetts.
Key provisions
- Clarifies definitions related to cottage food operations.
- Expands the list of permissible cottage food products.
- Addresses labeling requirements for cottage food products.
- Provides guidance on selling cottage food products at farmers' markets and other events.
- Streamlines the permitting process for cottage food entrepreneurs.
- Establishes a process for reviewing and updating cottage food regulations.
Who is affected
- Cottage food entrepreneurs
- Consumers of cottage food products
- Local farmers' markets
- Small food businesses
- The agricultural sector
Notable changes
- The bill updates existing regulations to align with current food safety standards.
- It may allow for a wider range of food products to be sold through cottage food operations.
- The bill could simplify the permitting process, reducing administrative burdens for entrepreneurs.
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Primary sponsor
Nicholas A. Boldyga
Cosponsor
Nicholas A. Boldyga
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Bill H.114 194th (Current)
An Act to promote economic opportunities for cottage food entrepreneurs
By Representative Boldyga of Southwick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 114) of Nicholas A. Boldyga relative to the regulation and availability of cottage foods. Agriculture.
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Presenter: Nicholas A. Boldyga
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Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.114
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Agriculture |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/26/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/09/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 6/27/2025 | Joint | Referred, pursuant to an order adopted by the two branches, to the committee on Agriculture and Fisheries |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 3/16/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5241 (under House Rule 27) |
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