New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

A 2513: Requires school meal service providers to give purchasing preference to foods produced by in-State farmers and other food producers located within State borders or within 100 miles of destination school.

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee

Plain-language summary

A 2513 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires school meal service providers to give purchasing preference to foods produced by in-State farmers and other food producers located within State borders or within 100 miles of destination school. Primary sponsor: Bill Spearman (Democratic), Andrea Katz (Democratic), Carmen Morales (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Bill Spearman (Democratic); Andrea Katz (Democratic); Carmen Morales (Democratic). 3 co-sponsors.