Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts S 1616
An Act establishing an advisory committee on the accessibility of fresh food retail in communities throughout the Commonwealth
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Jacob R. Oliveira (Democratic)
Cosponsors (4)
- Aaron L. Saunders (Democratic)
- Patrick M. O'Connor (Republican)
- James B. Eldridge (Democratic)
- Michael O. Moore (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1616) of Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation to establish an advisory committee on the accessibility of fresh food retail in communities throughout the Commonwealth. Public Health.
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Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Nov 24, 2025 · Senate
Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means - Nov 3, 2025 · Senate
Bill reported favorably by committee as changed 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 · House
House concurred - Feb 27, 2025 · Senate
Referred to the committee on Public Health