The proposed bill amends Arizona law to explicitly prohibit cities and towns from restricting the existence or use of community fridges maintained by individuals or charitable organizations. It defines a "community fridge" as any refrigerator that supplies donated food to the community at no profit. Additionally, the bill expands the definition of "charitable organization" and clarifies the liability protections for individuals and organizations involved in food donations, including those who operate community fridges.

Key changes include the addition of liability protections for operators of community fridges, ensuring they are not held liable for injuries or deaths resulting from the food they distribute, provided there is no intentional misconduct or gross negligence. The bill also clarifies the definitions of "fit nonfood grocery product" and "wholesome food item," ensuring that donated items that do not meet all quality standards can still be distributed if the donor informs the recipient organization or fridge operator. Overall, the bill aims to promote food donation and reduce barriers to community food sharing initiatives.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 9-500.50, 11-269.29, 36-916