New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 5 D · 1 R cosponsors

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.

Last action — INT 1RA REF AAN

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed General Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 34% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 6 sponsors

    3 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (5 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

School meal service providers-give pref, foods produced by in-State farmers

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html January 05, 2026

Action History

  1. INT 1RA REF AAN

Sponsors

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3 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 114 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (114)

114 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

education agriculture
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Frequently asked questions

What does A 2513 do?
School meal service providers-give pref, foods produced by in-State farmers
Who sponsors A 2513?
A 2513 is sponsored by Simmons, Heather (Democrat), Fantasia, Dawn (Republican), Peterpaul Esq., Luanne M. (Democrat), Morales, Carmen Theresa (Democrat), Katz, Andrea (Democrat), and Spearman, William W. (Democrat).
What is the current status of A 2513?
This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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