H1882

To promote free tastings of homemade products at farmer's markets

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H1882 aims to allow farmers to offer free samples of their homemade products at farmers' markets without liability.

Massachusetts H1882 seeks to amend existing law to protect farmers from liability when they offer free samples of their homemade or homegrown products at public farmers' markets and farm stands. This bill exempts such sample offerings from sanitary health code requirements, such as sinks and heating apparatus. The intent is to encourage more interaction and sales at these markets by reducing the burden on farmers.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Oct 21, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on The Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 26

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)

Oct 10, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 10/21/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

Oct 10, 2025

House

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order