A 5387 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Requires each public institution of higher education to develop food waste reduction program on campus.

This bill requires all New Jersey public colleges and universities to create campus food waste reduction programs. These programs must redirect unused food from dining halls, events, and facilities to local food security groups like soup kitchens and pantries, while following food safety standards. Each institution must submit annual reports to the Governor and Legislature detailing their contributions and post these reports online. The law applies directly to every public higher education campus in New Jersey, aiming to reduce waste and support community food needs.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 6, 2025 Last action Jan 12, 2026
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Committee
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Dec 18, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading
lower
May 5, 2025
Committee
Reported and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee
lower
Mar 6, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee
lower
2 primary · 4 co-sponsors

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