HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 2859        FILED ON: 1/18/2013

HOUSE  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  No. 1899

 

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PRESENTED BY:

Garrett J. Bradley

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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:

The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying resolve:

Resolve providing for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to restaurants' handling of food allergens.

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PETITION OF:

 

Name:

District/Address:

Date Added:

Garrett J. Bradley

3rd Plymouth

1/18/2013

James M. Cantwell

4th Plymouth

 


HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 2859        FILED ON: 1/18/2013

HOUSE  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  No. 1899

By Mr. Bradley of Hingham, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 1899) of Garrett J. Bradley and James M. Cantwell for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the handling of food allergens by restaurants.  Public Health.

 

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

 

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In the Year Two Thousand Thirteen

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Resolve providing for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to restaurants' handling of food allergens.

 

Resolved, That a special commission is hereby established for the purposes of making an investigation and study relative to food allergens in restaurants. The commission shall determine whether it is feasible to require restaurants to use different utensils, working stations and storage for foods that contain peanut oils or any other allergens that affect individuals who are allergic to peanuts.  The commission shall consist of the Chairs of the Joint Committee on Public Health, or his designee; 1 member to be appointed by the Senate President; 1 member to be appointed by the speaker of the house of Representatives; 1 member to be appointed by the senate minority leader; 1 member to be appointed by the house minority leader; the commissioner of public health or his designee, and a representative from the Massachusetts Restaurant Association.

The commission shall report to the General Court the results of the investigation and study by filing the same with the clerk of the Senate and House of Representatives on or before December 31, 2014.