H4070
An Act relative to food delivery transparency
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Bill overview
This bill aims to increase transparency in the food delivery industry in Massachusetts. It requires food delivery companies to provide consumers with clear information about delivery fees, service charges, and any additional costs associated with their orders. The goal is to help consumers make informed decisions about their food delivery choices and to promote fairer pricing practices within the industry.
Key provisions
- Requires food delivery companies to disclose all fees and charges to consumers before an order is placed.
- Mandates that delivery fees be clearly itemized and separate from the cost of the food.
- Requires companies to provide a breakdown of how delivery fees are calculated.
- Establishes a process for consumers to dispute inaccurate or misleading fees.
- Directs the Public Health Council to study the impacts of delivery fees on consumers.
Who is affected
- Consumers of food delivery services
- Food delivery companies operating in Massachusetts
- The Massachusetts Public Health Council
Notable changes
- Introduces regulations regarding the disclosure of fees associated with food delivery services.
- Creates a mechanism for consumers to challenge unfair fees.
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Primary sponsor
Andres X. Vargas
Cosponsor
Andres X. Vargas
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Bill H.4070 194th (Current)
An Act relative to food delivery transparency
By Representative Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4070) of Andres X. Vargas relative to food delivery transparency. Public Health.
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Presenter: Andres X. Vargas
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Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.4070
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 5/1/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Health |
| 5/5/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 8/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/10/2025 from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM in B-2 |
| 9/10/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 09/10/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:35 PM in B-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 3/16/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5234 |
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