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NJ A2353
NJ A2353Requires certain supermarkets, grocery stores, and food suppliers to donate food under certain circumstances.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires certain supermarkets, grocery stores, and food suppliers to donate food under certain circumstances. Under the bill, a supermarket, grocery store, or food supplier is to make a reasonable effort to donate all food that is fit for human consumption, but which would otherwise be discarded in the normal course of business by the supermarket, grocery store, or food supplier, to a food bank, a nonprofit organization, or to any person. The bill defines "supermarket or grocery store" to mean a retail outlet operating in a closed structure with an area greater than 16,000 square feet, of which at least 90 percent is occupied by food and related products.
AI Summary
This bill requires certain large supermarkets, grocery stores, and food suppliers in New Jersey to make a reasonable effort to donate food that is still fit for human consumption but would otherwise be thrown away to food banks, nonprofit organizations, or individuals. A "supermarket or grocery store" is defined as a retail store in a closed building larger than 16,000 square feet, where at least 90% of the space is dedicated to food and related items, and a "food supplier" is an entity that distributes or sells food to these stores. The bill aims to reduce food waste by facilitating the donation of edible surplus food.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (7)
Shama Haider (D)*,
Bill Moen (D)*,
Sterley Stanley (D)*,
Clinton Calabrese (D),
Alixon Collazos-Gill (D),
Cody Miller (D),
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D),
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A2353 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A2500/2353_I1.HTM |
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