Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 126: An Act establishing community fridges to address food insecurity
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 126 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act establishing community fridges to address food insecurity. It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (November 12, 2025): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Gómez of Easthampton and Senator Gomez, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 126) of Homar Gómez relative to establishing community fridges to address food insecurity. Agriculture.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Arena-DeRosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Middlesex |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Homar Gomez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Hampshire |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
- Hearing scheduled for 09/16/2025 from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM in B-1
- Referred, pursuant to an order adopted by the two branches, to the committee on Agriculture and Fisheries
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Agriculture