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NJ A4462
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/24/2026
Primary Sponsor
Alex Sauickie
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AI Summary
- New Jersey Department of Agriculture would establish a program to purchase unsold produce from farmers at reasonable market prices when farmers cannot find other buyers
- Purchased produce would be distributed to food banks, homeless shelters, senior citizen centers, adult day care centers, veterans organizations, and other nonprofits that provide food to the public
- The Department of Agriculture must operate the program in cooperation with and compliance with Department of Health food safety rules and guidelines
- The Secretary of Agriculture is required to include funding for this program in the department's annual budget request
- The Department of Agriculture must establish criteria for farmer participation and eligibility requirements for recipient organizations
Legislative Description
Establishes State as purchaser of last resort for produce; directs Department of Agriculture to establish program.
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee
2/24/2026
Committee Referrals
Agriculture and Natural Resources2/24/2026
Full Bill Text
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