Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts S 1043
An Act encouraging the donation of food to persons in need
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Joanne M. Comerford (Democratic)
Cosponsors (8)
- Sal N. DiDomenico (Democratic)
- Hannah Kane (Republican)
- Bruce E. Tarr (Republican)
- Michael O. Moore (Democratic)
- Julian Cyr (Democratic)
- Rebecca L. Rausch (Democratic)
- Mike Connolly (Democratic)
- James B. Eldridge (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1043) of Joanne M. Comerford, Sal N. DiDomenico, Hannah Kane, Bruce E. Tarr and others for legislation to encourage the donation of food to persons in need by exempting donors from civil damages for any injury arising out of the condition of such food. The Judiciary.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jul 22, 2026 · Senate
Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S3199 - Mar 30, 2026 · Senate
Reporting date extended to Tuesday June 30, 2026 - Feb 26, 2026 · Senate
Reporting date extended to Thursday April 2, 2026 - Feb 12, 2026 · Senate
Reporting date extended to Monday March 2, 2026 - Oct 14, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 04/08/2025 from 01:00 PM-02:30 PM in A-2 - Apr 1, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 04/08/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 - Feb 27, 2025 · House
House concurred - Feb 27, 2025 · Senate
Referred to the committee on The Judiciary