Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 140: An Act concerning food insecurity and supporting the restaurant industry
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 140 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act concerning food insecurity and supporting the restaurant industry. Primary sponsor: Edward J. Kennedy. Most recent recorded action (November 26, 2025): Accompanied a study order, see S2754.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 140) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation relative to food insecurity and supporting the restaurant industry. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward J. Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“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, see S2754
- Hearing scheduled for 09/16/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities