S 140
An Act concerning food insecurity and supporting the restaurant industry
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This bill, S.140, aimed to address food insecurity in Massachusetts while also providing support to the restaurant industry. It proposed initiatives to connect families and individuals experiencing food insecurity with resources, and included provisions to assist restaurants potentially impacted by economic challenges. The bill was ultimately unsuccessful and failed to pass both the Senate and House.
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Bill S.140 194th (Current)
An Act concerning food insecurity and supporting the restaurant industry
By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 140) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation relative to food insecurity and supporting the restaurant industry. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
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Presenter: Edward J. Kennedy
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.140
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 9/5/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/16/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 11/26/2025 | Senate | Accompanied a study order, see S2754 |
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