Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts S 1555
An Act decreasing food waste by standardizing the date labeling of food
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Edward J. Kennedy
Cosponsors (4)
- Michael J. Barrett (Democratic)
- Michael O. Moore (Democratic)
- Adam Gómez (Democratic)
- James B. Eldridge (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1555) of Edward J. Kennedy, Michael J. Barrett and Michael O. Moore for legislation to decrease food waste by standardizing the date labeling of food. Public Health.
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Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Dec 4, 2025 · Senate
Accompanied a study order, see S2790 - 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 · House
House concurred - Feb 27, 2025 · Senate
Referred to the committee on Public Health