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SD 1250

An Act concerning food insecurity and supporting the restaurant industry

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Ed Kennedy

Bill creates restaurant-restaurant industry partnership program to reduce food insecurity through incentives encouraging food service participation in assistance efforts.

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Bill Summary · SD 1250

Legislative bill overview

SD 1250 proposes measures to address food insecurity while simultaneously supporting the restaurant industry in Massachusetts. The bill creates a mechanism linking these two policy goals, likely through tax incentives, grants, or partnerships that encourage restaurants to participate in food assistance programs. The specific mechanisms require examination of the full bill text to detail precisely how these objectives would be funded and implemented.

Why is this important

Food insecurity affects roughly 1 in 10 Massachusetts residents, while the restaurant industry has faced significant economic pressures. This bill attempts to address both challenges simultaneously—reducing hunger while stabilizing a major employment sector. The approach could serve as a model for other states seeking dual-benefit economic and social policy solutions.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal impact and funding source: Whether the bill adequately funds both food insecurity programs and restaurant subsidies, or shifts costs between stakeholders
  • Targeting and effectiveness: Whether restaurant participation effectively reaches the most food-insecure populations, or primarily benefits businesses in certain locations or price categories
  • Program design details: Questions about which restaurants qualify, what food quality/nutrition standards apply, how reimbursement works, and whether this duplicates existing programs like SNAP/NOURISH

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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