H4125
An Act to improve food safety and quality in Department of Correction facilities
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Bill overview
This bill aims to enhance food safety and quality standards within Massachusetts Department of Correction facilities. It seeks to ensure that incarcerated individuals receive nutritious and properly prepared meals, addressing potential concerns about the current food service operations. The legislation intends to establish clearer guidelines and oversight mechanisms to improve the overall quality and safety of food provided to inmates. It will likely involve reviewing existing procedures and potentially implementing new protocols.
Key provisions
- Establishment of food safety standards for Department of Correction facilities.
- Review of current food service operations and practices.
- Potential implementation of new protocols and guidelines.
- Increased oversight of food preparation and distribution.
- Assessment of nutritional adequacy of meals provided.
Who is affected
- Incarcerated individuals in Massachusetts Department of Correction facilities
- Department of Correction staff involved in food service
- Massachusetts Department of Correction
Notable changes
- The bill mandates a review of existing food service procedures.
- It could lead to changes in food preparation standards and nutritional requirements.
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Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
Christopher J. Worrell
Lindsay N. Sabadosa
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Bill H.4125 194th (Current)
An Act to improve food safety and quality in Department of Correction facilities
By Representative Uyterhoeven of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4125) of Erika Uyterhoeven and Christopher J. Worrell for legislation to improve food safety and quality in Department of Correction facilities. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
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Presenter: Erika Uyterhoeven
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Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.4125
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 5/12/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security |
| 5/15/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/20/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/26/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 3/19/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5254 (under House Rule 27) |
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