HB 25-1166: Efforts to Reduce Food Waste

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

The act requires the department of public health and environment (department), to the extent that funding is available as part of the department's green business network, to: Provide annual training that includes food waste prevention and reduction strategies; Develop a food waste reduction guidance document (document); Place the document on the department's public website; and Update the document at least annually. The act suggests means by which retail food establishments may donate or resell safe food. The act states that, on and after January 1, 2026, grocery stores are encouraged to: Clearly display the ingredients of items of prepared food; and Use "best if used or frozen by" dates rather than "sell by" dates upon prepared items of food. Current law provides civil and criminal immunity to a farmer, retail food establishment, correctional facility, school district, hospital, or processor, distributor, wholesaler, or retailer of food that donates items of food to a nonprofit organization for use or distribution in providing assistance to individuals in need. The act extends this immunity to apply to: Faith-based organizations that donate food; and Food donations to faith-based organizations and individuals. The act also clarifies that the immunity from liability applies regardless of whether the donated food is alleged to have caused illness or death. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 30 · Republican 2

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. April 18, 2025Governor Signed
2. April 11, 2025Sent to the Governor
3. April 10, 2025Signed by the Speaker of the House
4. April 10, 2025Signed by the President of the Senate
5. April 1, 2025Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
6. March 31, 2025Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments
7. March 27, 2025Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole
8. March 4, 2025Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Health & Human Services
9. February 27, 2025House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
10. February 26, 2025House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments
11. February 25, 2025House Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
12. February 20, 2025House Committee on Business Affairs & Labor Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole

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