Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 3959: An Act promoting food safety by prohibiting harmful additives in food products
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 3959 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on March 31, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act promoting food safety by prohibiting harmful additives in food products. Primary sponsor: Sean Garballey (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (November 13, 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 Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3959) of Sean Garballey relative to additives in food products. Public Health.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Garballey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23rd Middlesex |
“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 rescheduled to 09/10/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:35 PM in B-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing scheduled for 09/10/2025 from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM in B-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Public Health