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House approves bill to encourage food-waste reduction and donation
Summary
House Bill 11-66 passed the House on Feb. 26, 2025. The bill directs the Department of Public Health and Environment to provide training and guidance on reducing food waste, encourages clearer grocery labeling, and extends liability protections for donations to faith-based organizations and individuals.
The Colorado House on Feb. 26 passed House Bill 11-66, a measure aimed at reducing food waste by promoting training, clearer labeling, and expanded liability protections for food donors.
Representative Ben Weinberg moved the bill and said it would require the Department of Public Health and Environment to provide annual training and develop guidance on food-waste reduction. Weinberg said the bill also encourages clearer labeling practices in grocery stores and extends liability protections for donations to faith-based organizations and individuals.
Representative Frey, a co-sponsor, described the bill as "no fiscal note, no mandate" and framed it as an educational effort to help businesses and communities route edible food to families in need. The House adopted the bill on voice vote.
The bill's sponsors said the measure focuses on education and voluntary practices rather than new mandates for businesses. No fiscal note or funding obligations were reported during debate.
