Establishes an advisory committee to study and recommend solutions for improving access to fresh food retail in Massachusetts communities.
The bill creates an advisory committee to examine the accessibility of fresh food retail in communities throughout Massachusetts. The committee will develop criteria to identify communities lacking adequate access, investigate causes, study public health impacts, and develop strategies to improve access. The committee will submit a report with findings, recommendations, and draft legislation to relevant committees within 18 months. The committee will consist of representatives from public health, housing, agriculture, and other relevant sectors.
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