Massachusetts 191st Legislature (2019-2020) Status: Died 6 D cosponsors

H 1846 — An Act creating a commission to study the need to reduce salt and sugar content in meals served in restaurants, schools, and public spaces

Last action — Accompanied a new draft, see H4558

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    In Committee
  3. Died in session

This bill died with 191st Legislature (2019-2020). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1846) of Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to establish a commission (including members of the General Court) to study the need to reduce salt and sugar content in meals served in restaurants, schools, and public spaces. Public Health.

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Action History

  1. Accompanied a new draft, see H4558

  2. Senate concurred

  3. Reporting date extended to Wednesday April 1, 2020, pending concurrence

  4. Hearing scheduled for 09/24/2019 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

  5. Senate concurred

  6. Referred to the committee on Public Health

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 12 co-sponsors · 191 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Ruth B. Balser

Co-sponsors (12)

Not signed on (191)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 1846 do?
By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1846) of Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to establish a commission (including members of the General Court) to study the need to reduce salt and sugar content in meals served in restaurants, schools, and public spaces. Public Health.
Who sponsors H 1846?
H 1846 is sponsored by Ruth B. Balser, Carlos González (Democrat), Jason M. Lewis (Democrat), Kay Khan, David M. Rogers (Democrat), Edward F. Coppinger, José F. Tosado, Denise Provost, Marjorie C. Decker (Democrat), Mark C. Montigny (Democrat), Sean Garballey (Democrat), and Elizabeth A. Malia.
What is the current status of H 1846?
This bill died with 191st Legislature (2019-2020). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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