New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

A 1861: Requires solid waste management district to develop strategy to reduce food waste; requires DEP to adopt certain rules and regulations regarding composting facilities.

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Withdrawn Because Approved P.L.2025, c.228.

Plain-language summary

A 1861 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires solid waste management district to develop strategy to reduce food waste; requires DEP to adopt certain rules and regulations regarding composting facilities. Primary sponsor: Jim Kennedy (Democratic), Sterley Stanley (Democratic), Anthony Verrelli (Democratic). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Withdrawn Because Approved P.L.2025, c.228.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Jim Kennedy (Democratic); Sterley Stanley (Democratic); Anthony Verrelli (Democratic). 6 co-sponsors.