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H 3154

An Act encouraging the donation of food to persons in need

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by James Arena-DeRosa and 30 co-sponsors

Massachusetts bill expanding food donation encourages businesses and individuals to give surplus food to charities by providing liability protections and potential tax benefits.

Hearing scheduled for 04/08/2025 from 01:00 PM-02:30 PM in A-2
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Bill Summary · H 3154

Legislative bill overview

H 3154 encourages food donation to people in need by establishing legal protections and possibly tax incentives for donors. The bill aims to increase food recovery and redistribution from businesses and individuals while protecting donors from liability. This addresses food waste and food insecurity simultaneously.

Why is this important

Food insecurity affects millions of Americans, while significant quantities of safe, edible food are discarded annually. By reducing barriers to donation, this bill could expand access to food for vulnerable populations while incentivizing businesses to participate in charitable giving rather than disposal.

Potential points of contention

  • Liability scope: Questions about what level of liability protection donors receive and whether protections adequately cover food quality disputes
  • Implementation costs: Unclear funding mechanisms for administering the program, determining donor eligibility, or supporting recipient organizations
  • Definition and standards: Ambiguity around what constitutes "safe" food eligible for donation and who determines compliance standards

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

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