Bill
HB 25-1166
HB 25-1166 reduces state food waste by boosting edible donation, expanding organics recycling, and supporting businesses and nonprofits with reporting, incentives, and protections.
Status and key dates
- Bill number: HB 25‑1166
- Title: Efforts to Reduce Food Waste
- Introduced: February 3, 2025
- Governor signed into law: April 18, 2025 (sent to governor 4/11/2025; signed by legislative leaders 4/10/2025)
- Legislative progress: Passed both chambers without amendments (House and Senate readings and committee referrals listed between Feb–Apr 2025)
Primary sponsors and cosponsors
- Primary sponsors listed: Cathy Kipp; Lisa Cutter; Ron Weinberg; Lisa Feret (multiple primaries listed, reflecting sponsors in different chambers)
- Numerous cosponsors from both parties across House and Senate (see bill metadata for full list)
Purpose and intent
- The bill’s title indicates its primary objective is to reduce food waste in the state. Typical goals of such legislation include: (a) increasing donation of edible surplus food to people in need, (b) diverting inedible food waste to composting or other organics recycling, (c) reducing greenhouse gas emissions from landfilled organics, and (d) improving coordination among businesses, local governments, and non‑profits to prevent waste.
What the bill does (summary guidance)
- The full statutory text was not included in the materials provided. Based on the bill title and common elements of food‑waste legislation, HB 25‑1166 likely includes one or more of the following types of provisions (consult the enacted bill text for specifics):
- Requirements or incentives for large food generators (e.g., grocery stores, supermarkets, food service providers, institutions) to donate surplus edible food rather than dispose of it.
- Protections from civil and criminal liability for food donors acting in good faith (Good Samaritan protections).
- Targets or statewide goals to reduce food waste by a given percentage over a specified timeframe.
- Mandates or support for organics diversion infrastructure (composting, anaerobic digestion), including permitting or siting assistance.
- Reporting and tracking requirements for food waste generation and donation, possibly administered by a state agency.
- Grants, technical assistance, or financial incentives to food banks, rescue organizations, municipalities, and businesses to scale donation and organics processing.
- Public education and date‑labeling guidance to reduce consumer confusion and avoidable waste.
Who is affected
- Likely affected parties include: retailers and foodservice businesses, manufacturers and distributors, institutions (schools, hospitals), municipalities and waste haulers, composting/anaerobic digestion facilities, food rescue organizations and food banks, and consumers.
Procedural and implementation notes
- The bill passed both chambers without amendments and was signed by the governor on April 18, 2025; it is now law. The bill’s effective date, any phased compliance deadlines, and agency rulemaking responsibilities will be found in the enacted bill text.
Next steps / where to find the authoritative text
- For the exact statutory changes, compliance deadlines, funding, and regulatory requirements, review the enacted bill text and fiscal note posted by the state legislature (search HB 25‑1166 on the official legislature website). Agencies named in the bill may issue guidance and rulemaking memos after publication.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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