New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 4 D cosponsors

A 3259 — Requires retail food establishments to provide disclosures for certain caffeinated beverages.

Last action — REP/ACA 2RA

  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.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 36% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    3 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (4 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

Retail food establishments must disclose high caffeine content in beverages.

This bill requires retail food establishments in New Jersey to clearly display warnings for beverages containing 80 milligrams or more of caffeine. It establishes penalties for non-compliance and restricts local regulations on this issue.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: This means consumers will receive clearer information about high-caffeine beverages, aiding in informed choices.

Summary

Caffeinated beverages, cert-req retail food establishments provide disclosures

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html January 06, 2026

Action History

  1. REP/ACA 2RA

  2. INT 1RA REF ACO

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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3 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 115 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (115)

115 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does A 3259 do?
Caffeinated beverages, cert-req retail food establishments provide disclosures
Who sponsors A 3259?
A 3259 is sponsored by Hutchison, Dan (Democrat), Sampson IV, William B. (Democrat), Donlon, Margie, Walker, Jerry (Democrat), and Brennan, Katie (Democrat).
What is the current status of A 3259?
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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