New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 1247: Requires DEP to update school food waste guidelines to include recommendations for how to better utilize food nearing best-by and expiration dates.

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee

Plain-language summary

S 1247 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires DEP to update school food waste guidelines to include recommendations for how to better utilize food nearing best-by and expiration dates. Primary sponsor: Linda Greenstein (Democratic), Angela McKnight (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Linda Greenstein (Democratic); Angela McKnight (Democratic).