Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts H 2516
An Act establishing an advisory committee on the accessibility of fresh food retail in communities throughout the Commonwealth
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Orlando Ramos (Democratic)
Cosponsors (4)
- Jacob R. Oliveira (Democratic)
- James C. Arena-DeRosa (Democratic)
- James B. Eldridge (Democratic)
- Natalie M. Higgins (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Representative Ramos of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2516) of Orlando Ramos and Jacob R. Oliveira relative to establishing an advisory committee (including members of the General Court) on the accessibility of fresh food retail in communities. Public Health.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 22, 2026 · House
Discharged to the committee on House Rules - Jan 5, 2026 · House
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently - Sep 10, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing rescheduled to 09/10/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:35 PM in B-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time - Aug 29, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 09/10/2025 from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM in B-2 - Feb 27, 2025 · Senate
Senate concurred - Feb 27, 2025 · House
Referred to the committee on Public Health