Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 1043: An Act encouraging the donation of food to persons in need
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 1043 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act encouraging the donation of food to persons in need. Primary sponsor: Jo Comerford (Democratic). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (July 22, 2026): Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S3199.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1043) of Joanne M. Comerford, Sal N. DiDomenico, Hannah Kane, Bruce E. Tarr and others for legislation to encourage the donation of food to persons in need by exempting donors from civil damages for any injury arising out of the condition of such food. The Judiciary.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jo Comerford | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester |
| Mike Connolly | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 26th Middlesex |
| Julian Cyr | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Cape and Islands |
| Sal DiDomenico | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Suffolk |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Hannah Kane | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 11th Worcester |
| Mike Moore | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Worcester |
| Becca Rausch | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk, Worcester and Middlesex |
| Bruce Tarr | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Essex and 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
- Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S3199
- Reporting date extended to Tuesday June 30, 2026
- Reporting date extended to Thursday April 2, 2026
- Reporting date extended to Monday March 2, 2026
- Hearing scheduled for 04/08/2025 from 01:00 PM-02:30 PM in A-2
- Hearing scheduled for 04/08/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on The Judiciary