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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PRESENTED BY:

Sal N. DiDomenico

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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 bill:

An Act regulating delivered food.

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PETITION OF:

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[SIMILAR MATTER FILED IN PREVIOUS SESSION
SEE SENATE, NO. 1360 OF 2023-2024.]

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Fourth General Court
(2025-2026)

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An Act regulating delivered food.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
 

SECTION 1: Chapter 270 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after section 27 the following section:-

"Section 28. No food delivery provider operating within the Commonwealth shall use staples in order to seal bags or containers carrying raw or prepared foods or beverages."

SECTION 2: This act shall take effect upon passage."