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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Sterley Stanley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Shama Haider | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Peterpaul, Luanne M., Esq. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Mike Inganamort | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Sampson, William B., IV | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Donlon, Margie, M.D. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Bhalla, Ravi S. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Shanique Speight | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee
- Passed by the Assembly (71-0-0)
- Reported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments, 2nd Reading
- Introduced, Referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee