New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

A 1872: Exempts community gardens operating on-site composting systems or other systems of managing organic waste from certain DEP permits under certain conditions.

Passed one chamber Last action May 4, 2026: Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee

Plain-language summary

A 1872 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Exempts community gardens operating on-site composting systems or other systems of managing organic waste from certain DEP permits under certain conditions. Primary sponsor: Jim Kennedy (Democratic), Sterley Stanley (Democratic), Shama Haider (Democratic). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 4, 2026): Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Jim Kennedy (Democratic); Sterley Stanley (Democratic); Shama Haider (Democratic). 6 co-sponsors.