A 2568 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Prohibits increase of staple food prices more than once per day.

This bill prohibits retail food stores in New Jersey from raising the price of staple food items more than once per day. It directly affects stores selling everyday groceries like cereals, dairy, meats, eggs, fruits, and vegetables (defined as "staple food goods"). Violations carry civil penalties: $1,000 for a first offense, $2,500 for a second, and $5,000 for third or subsequent offenses. Enforcement will be handled by the Office of Weights and Measures and the Office of Consumer Protection within the Department of Law and Public Safety.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee
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