Concerning community access to food, medicine, and health services.

Summary

The bill obligates supermarkets, full‑service grocery stores, and pharmacies to give local governments advance notice before closing or reducing services, especially in overburdened areas. It also gives cities and counties new zoning and planning authority, including possible nuisance fees and excise taxes, to keep essential food and health services available where housing density is increasing. The goal is to protect public health and reduce disparities in vulnerable neighborhoods.

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