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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Spearman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Andrea Katz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Carmen Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Peterpaul, Luanne M., Esq. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Dawn Fantasia | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Heather Simmons | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Introduced, Referred to Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee