New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 1083: Requires school meal service providers, when procuring local and regional foods for students, to give purchasing preference to foods produced by in-State farmers and other food producers located within 100 miles of destination school.

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee

Plain-language summary

S 1083 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires school meal service providers, when procuring local and regional foods for students, to give purchasing preference to foods produced by in-State farmers and other food producers located within 100 miles of destination school. Primary sponsor: Nilsa Cruz-Perez (Democratic), Shirley Turner (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Nilsa Cruz-Perez (Democratic); Shirley Turner (Democratic).