H4423
An Act relative to establishing a food justice frontline
Take action
Record your position on this measure.
Sign in to record your position, submit testimony, or contact your legislator.
Sign in to take action- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill aims to create a ‘food justice frontline’ in Massachusetts to address food insecurity and promote equitable access to healthy, affordable food. It establishes a statewide network of community-based organizations and initiatives focused on reducing food deserts, increasing food access for underserved populations, and fostering community-led solutions to food system challenges. The bill seeks to strengthen existing efforts and create a more coordinated approach to tackling food justice issues across the state. It is closely related to existing legislation, H.128, and similar bills.
Key provisions
- Establishes a statewide ‘food justice frontline’ network.
- Supports community-based organizations working to improve food access.
- Focuses on reducing food insecurity and food deserts.
- Promotes the availability of healthy and affordable food.
- Encourages community-led solutions to food system challenges.
- Coordinates efforts with existing food assistance programs.
Who is affected
- Low-income individuals and families
- Residents of food deserts
- Community-based food organizations
- Massachusetts residents experiencing food insecurity
- Agricultural and fisheries sectors
Notable changes
- Builds upon existing food security initiatives.
- Creates a formalized statewide network.
- Prioritizes community-led approaches to food justice.
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries
Cosponsors
Danillo A. Sena
James B. Eldridge
James C. Arena-DeRosa
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
No arguments in favor have been submitted.
Submit yoursArguments opposed
Reasons to oppose this legislation.
No arguments opposed have been submitted.
Submit yoursRead the latest version inline or switch to a previous version.
Bill H.4423 194th (Current)
An Act relative to establishing a food justice frontline
View Text Print Preview Download PDF
Bill Information
Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
Tabs
Bill History Cosponsors Committee Vote Committee Summary
Bill History
Displaying 3 actions for Bill H.4423
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 9/8/2025 | House | Reported from the committee on Agriculture and Fisheries |
| 9/8/2025 | House | New draft of H128 |
| 9/8/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
Similar Bills
H.128 194th (Current)
An Act relative to establishing a food justice frontline
H.973 192nd (2021 - 2022)
An Act relative to establishing a food justice frontline
H.828 193rd (2023 - 2024)
An Act relative to establishing a food justice frontline
H.4226 193rd (2023 - 2024)
An Act relative to establishing a food justice frontline
S.63 194th (Current)
An Act relative to establishing a food justice frontline
The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only. The General Court provides this information as a public service and while we endeavor to keep the data accurate and current to the best of our ability, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.