New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 2745: Revises law prohibiting feeding of bears; establishes program in DEP for distribution of bear-proof garbage cans.

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

Plain-language summary

S 2745 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Revises law prohibiting feeding of bears; establishes program in DEP for distribution of bear-proof garbage cans. Primary sponsor: Gordon Johnson (Democratic), Andrew Zwicker (Democratic). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Gordon Johnson (Democratic); Andrew Zwicker (Democratic). 8 co-sponsors.