An Act relative to delivered food
This bill prohibits food delivery providers in Massachusetts from using staples to seal bags or containers holding raw or prepared foods or beverages. The law directly affects companies that deliver meals and other consumable items to customers within the state. By banning this specific sealing method, the legislation aims to reduce the risk of food contamination during transit. The change applies to all food delivery services operating in the Commonwealth and takes effect immediately upon passing.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Feb 15, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
House · Passed
House concurred
Feb 16, 2023
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to the committee on Public Health
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Sal DiDomenico
DDemocratic
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