Extends certain provisions relating to supermarkets providing excess edible food to food relief organizations
This bill extends the existing law that encourages supermarkets to donate excess edible food to food relief organizations, keeping the program active until December 31, 2031 (previously set to expire in 2026). It directly affects supermarkets by maintaining their eligibility for liability protection when donating food and food relief organizations by ensuring continued access to surplus food. The key provision is simply updating the expiration date of the 2021 law, with no new requirements or changes to the program's operation. The extension ensures the existing food donation framework remains in place for organizations and businesses participating in the program.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Assembly Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Jun 2026
Governor
Introduced Feb 26, 2026
Last action Jun 3, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Jun 3, 2026 · Assembly Mar 9, 2026
How they voted
59–2
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 63
Jun 3, 2026
D
Democratic41
95% Yea
R
Republican22
90% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
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Actions timeline
Total actions
10
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Jun 3, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Mar 9, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
upper
Mar 9, 2026
Lower · Passed
PASSED ASSEMBLY
lower
Feb 26, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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