Recognizes right to adequate food.
Sponsored By: Renee C. Burgess (Democratic), Shama A. Haider (Democratic), Angela V. McKnight (Democratic), William W. Spearman (Democratic), Shanique Speight (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Renee C. Burgess
Democratic • Senate
Shama A. Haider
Democratic • House
Angela V. McKnight
Democratic • Senate
William W. Spearman
Democratic • House
Shanique Speight
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
David Bailey Jr.
Democratic • House
Margie Donlon M.D.
Democratic • House
Robert J. Karabinchak
Democratic • House
Luanne M. Peterpaul Esq.
Democratic • House
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson
Democratic • House
Sterley S. Stanley
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Approved by Governor — P.L.2025, JR-19.
1/12/2026GovernorPassed Assembly, PBH — (60-7-3)
12/22/2025HouseReceived in Assembly, 2RAC
12/18/2025HousePassed Senate — (35-0)
12/18/2025SenateSubstituted for SJR168 (1R)
12/18/2025SenateREP/SCA, 2nd Reading in Senate
12/11/2025SenateReceived in Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee
12/11/2025SenatePassed Assembly — (60-5-2)
12/8/2025HouseReported, 2nd Reading in Assembly
12/4/2025HouseTRANS Assembly State and Local Government Committee
12/4/2025HouseIntroduced, 1st Reading in Assembly, Referred to Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee
6/27/2025House
Bill Text
Version PL2025
6/2/2026
Version AL2025
5/19/2026
Senate Economic Growth (12/11/25 1R)
12/23/2025
Senate Economic Growth Substitute (12/11/25)
12/12/2025
As Introduced
12/9/2025
Assembly State and Local Government Substitute (12/4/25)
12/5/2025
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