THE LAZARUS LAWS:
Sample Legislation Library
Practical templates for lawmakers, policy advisors, and humanitarian leaders.
The Lazarus Council equips every government and organization with model legislation, explanatory notes, and reference research to make enacting the Lazarus Laws simple and immediate. Each sample bill is written in standard legislative format, with customizable sections for national or regional use.
Our goal is to ensure that no government delays progress for lack of ready-made language.
Legislative Templates
Each Lazarus Law includes:
Full Legislative Text
Pre-formatted and annotated for rapid introduction.
Summary Brief
A one-page overview suitable for policy briefings.
Research References
Supporting data from organizations such as ReFED, Harvard FLPC, FAO, and the UN World Food Programme.
Implementation Notes
Guidance on alignment with local trade, environmental, and food-safety regulations.
Available Drafts
Law Nº
Title
Purpose
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No Import or Export Fees on Donated Food
3
Liability Protection for Donors
4
Standardized Labeling Practices
Law #4: Standardized Labeling Practices
Harvard FLPC and ReFED research show that inconsistent food-date labels cause billions of pounds of safe food to be discarded annually. Our model law draws from this research and California’s AB 660 (2024), creating a two-label global standard:
Best if used by
Quality indicator
Use by
Safety indicator
This legislation makes post-quality-date donation legal, safe, and globally consistent. Research confirms that standardized labeling reduces confusion, prevents waste, and boosts food-donation rates by 20–30 percent.
Be a part of the change
Policymakers, trade officials, and legal experts can join the Lazarus Council Legislative Network to co-author amendments, adapt laws for local context, and share successful enactment strategies.
