H 2455
An Act relative to the promotion of food donation
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to encourage food donation in Massachusetts by authorizing the Department of Public Health to offer guidance to businesses on best practices for safely and effectively donating surplus food. The goal is to reduce food waste and increase access to food for those in need. The Department will provide recommendations to businesses on how to handle and donate edible food items.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the Department of Public Health to provide guidance to businesses on food donation practices.
- Focuses on best practices for safely handling and donating surplus food.
- Aims to reduce food waste within the state.
- Supports increasing access to food for individuals and families facing food insecurity.
- The Department will develop and disseminate recommendations to businesses.
Who is affected
- Businesses (restaurants, grocery stores, etc.)
- Food banks and charitable organizations
- Individuals and families experiencing food insecurity
- The Department of Public Health
- The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Notable changes
- Establishes a framework for the Department of Public Health to offer guidance on food donation.
- Does not mandate food donation, but encourages best practices.
- Addresses food waste reduction and food security.
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Primary sponsor
Jr. Bradley H. Jones
Cosponsors
David F. DeCoste
Jr. Bradley H. Jones
Jr. David K. Muradian
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Bill H.2455 194th (Current)
An Act relative to the promotion of food donation
By Representatives Jones of North Reading and Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2455) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Hannah Kane and others relative to authorizing the Department of Public Health to provide guidance to businesses regarding best practices for food donation. Public Health.
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Bill Information
Presenters: Bradley H. Jones, Jr. , Hannah Kane Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.2455
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Health |
| 2/27/2025 | 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 |
| 1/5/2026 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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