New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
S 2977: Requires children's meals and beverages served in certain settings to meet nutritional standards.*
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 2977 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires children's meals and beverages served in certain settings to meet nutritional standards.*. Primary sponsor: Joe Vitale (Democratic), Angela McKnight (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 9, 2026): Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Vitale | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Angela McKnight | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Renee Burgess | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Linda Greenstein | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Diegnan, Patrick J., Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Shirley Turner | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 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
- Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
- Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading
- Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee