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NJ A5387
NJ A5387Requires each public institution of higher education to develop food waste reduction program on campus.
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Introduced
03/06/2025
03/06/2025
In Committee
12/18/2025
12/18/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill directs each public institution of higher education to develop and implement a food waste reduction program on each campus of the institution. The purpose of the program is to redirect unused, excess food prepared or distributed at campus dining halls, facilities, and events to local food security programs, including soup kitchens, food pantries, shelters, and community nonprofits. The program is to ensure that all necessary and applicable food safety standards are met throughout the selection, packaging, and transfer of food through the program. The bill directs the institution to submit an annual report to the Governor and the Legislature on its contributions to local food security programs and post the report on its website.
AI Summary
This bill requires each public institution of higher education in New Jersey to create and implement a food waste reduction program on its campus, aimed at redirecting unused, excess food from campus dining facilities and events to local food security organizations like soup kitchens, food pantries, shelters, and community nonprofits. The program must carefully ensure that all food safety standards are met during the process of selecting, packaging, and transferring the excess food. Additionally, each institution must submit an annual report to the Governor and Legislature detailing its contributions to local food security programs, and make this report publicly available on its website. The legislation is designed to simultaneously reduce food waste on college campuses and support local efforts to address food insecurity in the community, with the bill taking effect immediately upon enactment.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (6)
Linda Carter (D)*,
Bill Moen (D)*,
Shama Haider (D),
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D),
Gary Schaer (D),
Michael Venezia (D),
Last Action
Substituted by S3889 (on 01/12/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A5387 |
| Fiscal Note - Fiscal Estimate 12/22/25; as introduced | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A5500/5387_E1.PDF |
| Analysis - Statement AAP 12/18/25 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A5500/5387_S2.PDF |
| Analysis - Statement AHI 5/5/25 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A5500/5387_S1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A5500/5387_I1.HTM |
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