An Act establishing an advisory committee on the accessibility of fresh food retail in communities throughout the Commonwealth

This bill creates a temporary advisory committee to study how well communities across Massachusetts can access fresh food. The committee will investigate why some areas lack grocery stores, assess the health effects of this gap, and propose solutions like new laws, financial incentives, or better transportation options. Its members will include state officials, industry representatives, and nonprofit leaders, and they must submit their findings and draft legislation within 18 months. Once the report is filed, the committee will disband.