H4039

Relative to universal breakfast and lunch at senior centers

Introduced·4/22/25
Introduced Text

Establishes universal breakfast and lunch at senior centers, centers for active living, and councils on aging in Massachusetts.

The bill mandates the Department of Aging and Independence to provide universal breakfast and lunch at senior centers, centers for active living, and councils on aging across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It establishes the Senior Breakfast and Lunch Fund to support these programs, funded by appropriations, interest, private contributions, federal grants, and a portion of sales tax revenue on clothing and footwear over $175. The fund is to be administered by the secretary, with expenditures for program creation, kitchen improvements, and partnerships with existing programs.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
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Sponsors

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Calendar

May 12, 2025

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on Elder Affairs Hearing

History

Mar 30

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5310 (under House Rule 27)

Jun 27, 2025

Joint

Referred, pursuant to an order adopted by the two branches, to the committee on Aging and Independence

Jun 27, 2025

House

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