New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 2 D cosponsors

S 1247 — Requires DEP to update school food waste guidelines to include recommendations for how to better utilize food nearing best-by and expiration dates.

Last action — INT 1RS REF SEN

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed General Assembly
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

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

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Summary

Food waste in schools & higher education instit.-requires DEP update guidelines

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html December 30, 2025

Action History

  1. INT 1RS REF SEN

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 118 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (118)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 1247 do?
Food waste in schools & higher education instit.-requires DEP update guidelines
Who sponsors S 1247?
S 1247 is sponsored by McKnight, Angela V. (Democrat) and Greenstein, Linda R. (Democrat).
What is the current status of S 1247?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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