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NJ S591
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
James Beach
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AI Summary
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Establishes the "Jersey Vines Program" within the New Jersey Department of Agriculture to encourage, advertise, and promote wine produced by licensed plenary and farm wineries in the state
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Requires wines promoted under the program to be produced using grapes, fruits, and other ingredients cultivated and grown in New Jersey
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Directs the program to increase consumer awareness, organize advertising campaigns, and disseminate information about the variety and availability of New Jersey wines and the wineries, vineyards, and farms that produce them
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Creates a "Jersey Vines" labeling program modeled after the existing "Jersey Fresh" program to identify wines produced in the state
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment, with the Department of Agriculture required to adopt implementing rules and regulations
Legislative Description
Establishes "Jersey Vines Program" in Department of Agriculture.
Economic Growth
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee
1/13/2026