Senate passes liability protections aimed at food distributors after sharp floor exchanges
Senate File 590 expands liability protection language to include food distributors donating perishable food to nonprofits and certain government entities; debate included sharp exchanges about whether the bill is redundant and whether it would increase donations; the bill passed unanimously on final passage (49–0 recorded).
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The Iowa Senate passed Senate File 590, which extends or clarifies liability protections for food distributors who donate perishable foods for free distribution to needy individuals. Sponsors said the change would encourage donation by filling a gap they said exists for entities that haul or handle donated goods.
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