NJ S2977

Chain restaurants (20+ locations) in New Jersey must offer at least two children's meals, or 25% of their children's menu, meeting specific nutritional limits: maximum 550 calories, 700mg sodium, 15g added sugar, 10% calories from saturated fat, and zero trans fat per serving

Qualifying children's meals must include at least 0.5 cups of fresh fruits or vegetables plus one whole grain product, lean protein, or low-fat dairy serving

All restaurants and chain restaurants must offer only healthy default beverages with children's meals: water, nonfat/low-fat milk (8 oz or less), or 100% juice (6.75 oz or less), though customers may request substitutions

Violations result in a warning for first offense, up to $500 for second offense, and up to $1,000 for subsequent offenses, with a $5,000 cap per 30-day period

The Department of Health must prepare educational materials and informational posters for restaurants within three months of enactment, with the law taking effect six months after passage