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NJ S356
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Douglas Steinhardt
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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 they cannot sell through other outlets
- Purchased produce would be distributed to food banks, homeless shelters, senior citizen centers, adult day care centers, veterans organizations, and other nonprofits providing food to the public
- Program requires cooperation with Department of Health to ensure compliance with food safety rules and regulations
- Department of Agriculture must establish participation criteria for farmers and recipient organizations
- Secretary of Agriculture must include funding requests for the program in the department's annual budget submissions
Legislative Description
Establishes State as purchaser of last resort for produce; directs Department of Agriculture to establish program.
Economic Growth
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee
1/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Economic Growth1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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