S 1091
An Act relative to direct food donations
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Bill overview
This bill aims to clarify and standardize the process for direct food donations in Massachusetts. It seeks to establish clear guidelines for businesses and individuals donating food, ensuring that donations are handled safely and efficiently. The legislation intends to streamline the donation process and improve the delivery of food to those in need within the state. It also establishes a framework for tracking and reporting food donations.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘direct food donation’ for legal purposes.
- Establishes guidelines for food safety during donation.
- Clarifies liability protections for donors.
- Creates a system for tracking food donations.
- Addresses the donation of perishable and non-perishable food items.
- Specifies acceptable donation locations.
- Outlines procedures for accepting and distributing donated food.
- Requires donors to provide information about the food being donated.
Who is affected
- Food businesses
- Individuals donating food
- Food banks and charities
- Nonprofit organizations
- Individuals in need of food assistance
Notable changes
- Provides a more defined legal framework for food donations.
- Addresses food safety concerns related to donations.
- Offers liability protections for donors.
- Creates a system for tracking donations to improve efficiency.
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Primary sponsor
Ryan C. Fattman
Cosponsors
Bruce E. Tarr
Ryan C. Fattman
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Bill S.1091 194th (Current)
An Act relative to direct food donations
By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1091) of Ryan C. Fattman and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to direct food donations. The Judiciary.
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Presenter: Ryan C. Fattman
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Displaying 7 actions for Bill S.1091
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 7/16/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 7/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 7/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:10 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 10/20/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:10 PM in A-2 |
| 12/18/2025 | Senate | Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S2886 |
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