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GuamBill No. 89-38 (COR)38th Guam Legislature (2025-2026)legislature
AN ACT TO ADD A NEW CHAPTER 40A, DIVISION 2, TITLE 10, GUAM CODE ANNOTATED, RELATIVE TO CLARIFYING PROTECTIONS FROM LIABILITY FOR FOOD DONATIONS.
Sponsored By: Sabina F. Perez (Democrat)
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Key definitions and immediate start
The law defines key terms like “apparently wholesome food,” “gleaner,” and “qualified direct donor.” It also defines the Department of Public Health and Social Services as the “Department.” The law takes effect upon enactment, so these rules apply right away.
Landowners protected when allowing gleaning
If you let gleaners or nonprofit staff collect donations on your land, you are protected from lawsuits or charges if they are hurt. The food must be for free distribution to needy people. This protection does not apply if the injury or death is caused by your gross negligence or intentional wrongdoing.
Liability shield for food donors
The law shields people, businesses, and gleaners who donate in good faith. It covers donations of apparently wholesome food or fit grocery items given to a nonprofit to give out for free to needy people. Nonprofits that receive and give out the food for free also get this protection. Certain donors — like grocers, wholesalers, farms, processors, distributors, restaurants, caterers, school food authorities, and colleges — are also protected when they give directly to a needy person at no charge. The shield covers claims about the food’s age, package, or condition, but not harm caused by gross negligence or intentional misconduct.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Sabina F. Perez
Democrat • legislature
Cosponsors
Chris “Malafunkshun” Barnett
Democrat • legislature
Frank F. Blas Jr.
Republican • legislature
Jesse A. Lujan
Republican • legislature
Joe S. San Agustin
Democrat • legislature
Sabrina Salas Matanane
Republican • legislature
Shelly V. Calvo
Republican • legislature
Telo T. Taitague
Republican • legislature
Therese M. Terlaje
Democrat • legislature
Tina Rose Muña-Barnes
Democrat • legislature
V. Anthony Ada
Republican • legislature
William A. Parkinson
Democrat • legislature
Roll Call Votes
legislature vote • 6/3/2025
Floor Vote
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Referred to committee
3/10/2025legislatureIntroduced as Bill No. 89-38 (COR)
3/10/2025legislatureEnacted into law
GovernorTransmitted to Governor
legislatureCommittee report filed
legislature
Bill Text
Introduced
3/10/2025
Committee Report
Enrolled (Public Law)
Transmittal
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