New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
A 3540: "Food Desert Elimination Act"; provides incentives to supermarkets and grocery stores that locate in "food deserts."
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 3540 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: "Food Desert Elimination Act"; provides incentives to supermarkets and grocery stores that locate in "food deserts.". Primary sponsor: Lou Greenwald (Democratic), Craig Coughlin (Democratic), Shanique Speight (Democratic). It lists 5 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 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lou Greenwald | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Craig Coughlin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Shanique Speight | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Wayne DeAngelo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Eliana Pintor Marin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Carol Murphy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Annette Quijano | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Verlina Reynolds-Jackson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
“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