HB 186: AN ACT relating to the donation of food.

Official summary

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

Amend KRS 217.127 to define " charitable food donor" as a nonprofit or religious organization that is recognized as tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or home-based processor, which produces food for distribution to a homeless shelter or to individuals displaced due to a declared natural disaster; exempt a charitable food donor from the licensing requirements of KRS 217.005 to 217.215 and application of State Plumbing Code requirements; amend KRS 217.218 to conform; amend KRS 411.241 to exempt a nonprofit or religious organization that is recognized as tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or a home-based processor from civil or criminal liability arising from the production or donation of food to a homeless shelter or to individuals displaced due to a declared natural disaster.

Sponsors

“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. March 12, 20252nd reading, to Rules
2. March 11, 2025reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
3. March 4, 2025reassigned to Agriculture (S)
4. February 27, 2025to Appropriations & Revenue (S)
5. February 25, 2025to Committee on Committees (S)
6. February 25, 2025received in Senate
7. February 21, 20253rd reading, passed 92-0
8. February 20, 2025posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 21, 2025
9. February 20, 20252nd reading, to Rules
10. February 19, 2025reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
11. February 4, 2025to Agriculture (H)
12. January 9, 2025to Committee on Committees (H)

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