An Act relative to food security infrastructure grants

This bill amends Massachusetts law to require that half of the funds used for food security infrastructure grants be directed toward physical projects benefiting commercial seafood and agricultural industries. The legislation specifically allows these grants to cover equipment such as automatic processing machines, refrigerated vehicles, energy-efficient irrigation systems, and agricultural storage facilities like greenhouses and high tunnels. By mandating this allocation, the bill ensures that a significant portion of state funding supports tangible upgrades to help these industries improve operational efficiency and reduce their carbon footprints.