MA SD 482
in committeeAn Act decreasing food waste by standardizing the date labeling of food
Massachusetts · 2025-2026 Regular Session (194th General Court) · upper
Quick answers
Did MA SD 482 pass?
Not yet. MA SD 482 is in committee as of 2025-02-27 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2025-02-27): House concurred
What is MA SD 482 about?
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.
Who sponsors MA SD 482?
Edward J. Kennedy is the primary sponsor of MA SD 482, joined by 2 cosponsors.
Description
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.
- Introduced
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- Latest action
- 2025-02-27 — House concurred
- Bill type
- proposed bill
- Last updated
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Sponsors
- Edward J. Kennedyprimary
- Michael J. Barrettcosponsor
- Michael O. Moorecosponsor
Committees
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Action timeline
2025-02-27
Referred to the committee on Public Health
referral-committee
2025-02-27
House concurred
Versions
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Votes
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Related bills
No related bills recorded for this bill.
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