Agriculture and Natural Resources

Assembly Bill 5229 · Establishes statutory requirements regarding application process for cottage food operators.

Still in committee since June 8, 2026

Assembly Bill 5200 · Establishes preservation and grant program in Department of Agriculture for farmland in danger of being developed for certain industrial projects; appropriates $50 million to the State Agriculture Development Committee.

Still in committee since June 4, 2026

Assembly Bill 5201 · Establishes Artisanal Food Council in Department of Agriculture.

Still in committee since June 4, 2026

Assembly Bill 5138 · Establishes Protective Cropping Board in Department of Agriculture.

Still in committee since May 28, 2026

Assembly Bill 5139 · Increases allowable amount of farmland preservation grants to nonprofit organizations.

Still in committee since May 28, 2026

Assembly Bill 5102 · Authorizes Secretary of Agriculture to declare agricultural emergency; requires Department of Agriculture to conduct study on funding sources available to farmers during agricultural emergency.

Still in committee since May 18, 2026

Assembly Bill 5119 · Establishes "Fortifying Corn Masa Act."

Sent May 18, 2026 · Reported out after 28 days, 6–0

Assembly Bill 5060 · Prohibits fur farming.

Still in committee since May 14, 2026

Assembly Bill 5065 · Prohibits harassing or taking of certain wildlife at competitive event; establishes penalties.

Still in committee since May 14, 2026

Assembly Bill 5066 · Transfers administration of certain nutrition programs to Department of Agriculture.

Still in committee since May 14, 2026

Assembly Bill 5091 · Establishes program and investment fund in DEP to support implementation of Wildlife Corridor Action Plan; authorizes creation of special Wildlife Corridor license plates.

Still in committee since May 14, 2026

Assembly Bill 5094 · Exempts sale of land to nonprofit organizations for preservation for recreation and conservation purposes from realty transfer fee.

Still in committee since May 14, 2026

Assembly Bill 4940 · Prohibits DEP from limiting number of mobile sport fishing permits issued annually; requires valid registration with New Jersey Saltwater Recreational Registry Program.

Still in committee since May 7, 2026

Assembly Bill 4942 · Expands school breakfast program to all schools with five percent or more of students eligible for free or reduced price meals.

Still in committee since May 7, 2026

Assembly Bill 4946 · Authorizes use of certain fish pumps to remove menhaden from purse seines.

Still in committee since May 7, 2026

Assembly Bill 4963 · Authorizes Secretary of Agriculture to declare agricultural emergency; establishes sales tax holiday on sale of fertilizer during agricultural emergency.

Still in committee since May 7, 2026

Assembly Bill 4979 · Requires NJEDA to establish "Value-added Agriculture Loan Program" to assist farmers in developing value-added products.

Still in committee since May 7, 2026

Assembly Bill 4993 · Deems farming permitted and inherently beneficial use in all municipal zoning districts under MLUL.

Still in committee since May 7, 2026

Assembly Bill 4994 · Modifies definition of "aquaculture" throughout State law to include construction of facilities and appurtenant structures.

Sent May 7, 2026 · Reported out after 133 days, 6–0 · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4997 · Permits sale of raw milk under certain conditions and establishes raw milk permit program.

Still in committee since May 7, 2026

Assembly Bill 4815 · Prohibits DEP from requiring person under 16 years of age to obtain horseback riding permit to ride in State wildlife management areas.

Still in committee since May 4, 2026

Assembly Bill 4818 · Prohibits Department of Agriculture from regulating minimum property size required per number of honeybee hives.

Still in committee since May 4, 2026

Assembly Bill 4824 · Concerning the use of glyphosate.

Still in committee since May 4, 2026

Assembly Bill 4859 · Specifies that prior SADC approval is not required in order to authorize construction, installation, or operation of biomass, solar, or wind energy generating facilities, structures, or equipment on farmland preservation exception areas.

Still in committee since May 4, 2026

Assembly Bill 4873 · Prohibits DEP from charging fee for resident mobile sportfishing vehicle permit to veterans, active military members, former or current members of the NJ National Guard or Reserve, or volunteer emergency workers.

Still in committee since May 4, 2026

Assembly Bill 4878 · Prohibits harassment of farmers engaged in farming operations.

Still in committee since May 4, 2026

Assembly Bill 4879 · Increases cap on grants for farmland stewardship activities to $100,000 per application.

Still in committee since May 4, 2026

Assembly Bill 4880 · Requires Dept. of Agriculture to provide for electronic submittal of milk dealer license applications.

Still in committee since May 4, 2026

Assembly Bill 4795 · Changes certain allocations and amounts of constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues for Fiscal Year 2026 and thereafter; authorizes Garden State Preservation Trust and local governments to acquire lands in urban areas for agricultural or horticultural purposes.

Still in committee since March 23, 2026

Assembly Bill 4752 · Authorizes counties and certain boards to acquire unpreserved lands in agricultural development areas for use by agricultural support businesses, and to sell or lease county-owned lands in such areas to such businesses at reduced price.

Still in committee since March 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4753 · Establishes New Jersey Wine and Grape Institute; appropriates $500,000.

Still in committee since March 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4754 · Requires Departments of Agriculture and Education to cooperatively implement new "Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food" initiative to promote and facilitate increased procurement and use of local and regional foods for school meals program purposes.

Still in committee since March 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4755 · Makes FY2026 supplemental appropriation of $2 million from General Fund to Department of Agriculture in support of Northeast Organic Farming Association for certain programs.

Still in committee since March 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4757 · Authorizes counties and County Agriculture Development Boards to transfer farmland preservation installment purchases to State Agriculture Development Committee.

Still in committee since March 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4758 · Directs Dept. of Agriculture to post certain information to assist distressed farmers on its Internet website.

Still in committee since March 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4759 · Provides deduction in cash rent due on lease of State-owned land for value of certain food and farm equipment donations by commercial farm operators.

Still in committee since March 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4770 · Increases amounts of aid paid to certain municipalities that host watershed lands; increases amount annually appropriated to "Highlands Protection Fund" from realty transfer fee revenues.

Still in committee since March 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4779 · Requires DEP to establish resident-only priority registration period for sale of permits at Island Beach State Park before opening sales to non-residents.

Still in committee since March 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4688 · Excludes biomass, solar, and wind energy systems located on rooftops or exception areas from certain size restrictions and approval requirements applicable to preserved farmland.*

Sent March 16, 2026 · Reported out after 49 days, 5–0 · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4693 · Permits certain alcoholic beverage license holders to sell "Jersey Fresh" alcoholic beverages.

Still in committee since March 16, 2026

Assembly Bill 4569 · Requires notification prior to certain mosquito control spraying applications.

Still in committee since March 10, 2026

Assembly Bill 4585 · Provides immunity from civil and criminal liability for rescue of animal from motor vehicle under inhumane conditions.

Still in committee since March 10, 2026

Assembly Bill 4587 · Provides for spaying and neutering stray or feral cats and establishes fund therefor; designated as "Compassion for Community Cats Law."

Still in committee since March 10, 2026

Assembly Bill 4605 · Requires DEP to conduct public awareness campaign about hunting, and requires posting of orange flag at entrances to State parks and forests when hunting is permitted.

Still in committee since March 10, 2026

Assembly Bill 4606 · Exempts certain veterans from field or live-fire range portion of hunter gun safety course.

Still in committee since March 10, 2026

Assembly Bill 4615 · Establishes Forest Fire Preparedness Commission in DEP.

Still in committee since March 10, 2026

Assembly Bill 4634 · Requires State Agricultural Development Committee to develop educational materials for owners or operators of commercial farms regarding benefits of participating in farmland preservation program.

Still in committee since March 10, 2026

Assembly Bill 4635 · Authorizes construction, installation, and operation of solar energy generating facilities, structures, and equipment on preserved farmland, in certain cases, pursuant to lease agreement executed between landowner and solar developer.

Still in committee since March 10, 2026

Assembly Bill 4636 · Requires SADC and any local board acquiring farmland for preservation purposes to provide partial payment to landowner, in advance of settlement, to demonstrate good faith intent to proceed with settlement and acquisition.

Still in committee since March 10, 2026

Assembly Bill 4637 · Authorizes Department of Agriculture to designate "School of Agriculture for Next Century," to support education, research, and workforce development in advanced agricultural technologies.

Still in committee since March 10, 2026

Assembly Bill 4671 · Creates alternate voting members on county agriculture development boards.

Still in committee since March 10, 2026

Assembly Bill 4499 · Establishes agricultural apprenticeship program in DOLWD.

Still in committee since March 9, 2026

Assembly Bill 4510 · Requires DOT to consult Department of Agriculture and County Agriculture Development Boards when developing transportation capital project list.

Still in committee since March 9, 2026

Assembly Bill 4459 · Directs State Agriculture Development Committee to identify farmland ineligible for county farmland preservation programs, notify owners of State requirements, and invite applications for farmland preservation under State program.

Still in committee since February 24, 2026

Assembly Bill 4462 · Establishes State as purchaser of last resort for produce; directs Department of Agriculture to establish program.

Still in committee since February 24, 2026

Assembly Bill 4087 · Bans distribution or sale of food containing animal cell-based product.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4156 · Prohibits surgical declawing of cats and other animals.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4220 · Bars enforcement of provision in decedent's will that would require euthanasia of healthy domestic companion animal.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4286 · Makes FY2026 supplemental appropriation of $30 million from General Fund to Food and Hunger Programs in Department of Agriculture.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4367 · Revises certain requirements concerning grants to fund soil and water conservation projects on preserved farms.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4368 · Authorizes County Agriculture Development Boards to establish program to receive and lease donated farmland to new farms, establishes gross income tax credit for farmers who donate land.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4378 · Establishes farmland assessment certification for tax assessors, online portal system for farmland assessment applications, and hotline for reporting farmland assessment fraud; increases on-site inspections for farmland under 10 acres in area and rollback tax.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4379 · Establishes State Agriculture Development Committee program preserving farmland in danger of being developed for warehouse purposes or other high-density development projects; appropriates $50 million from Global Warming Solutions Fund.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4381 · Establishes "Farm Mental Health and Financial Services Task Force."

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4382 · Provides supplemental appropriation of $500,000 for Farm Viability Study at Agricultural Experiment Station.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4383 · Directs Secretary of Higher Education to establish Wine and Grape Education Grant Program; appropriates $1.5 million.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4388 · Directs president of Rutgers, The State University to appoint chief viticulturist and chief enologist.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4025 · Requires NJ Clean Energy Program incentives be made available to commercial farms.

Still in committee since February 12, 2026

Assembly Bill 4026 · Makes FY2026 supplemental appropriation of $500,000 from General Fund to Department of Agriculture for Jersey Fresh marketing and promotion activities.

Still in committee since February 12, 2026

Assembly Bill 4027 · Establishes Urban and Suburban Agriculture Commission; requires Department of Agriculture to implement soil and water testing program; establishes grant program to assist individuals in purchasing equipment for certain agricultural operations; and appropriates $1 million.

Still in committee since February 12, 2026

Assembly Bill 4028 · Authorizes EDA to provide grants from "Global Warming Solutions Fund" to finance replacement of certain agricultural equipment.

Still in committee since February 12, 2026

Assembly Bill 4029 · Authorizes county agriculture development boards to purchase agricultural supplies for sale to New Jersey farmers.*

Sent February 12, 2026 · Reported out after 105 days, 4–0

Assembly Bill 4030 · Establishes grant program for reimbursement of tuition and fees for certain qualifying courses taken by farmers; appropriates $100,000.

Still in committee since February 12, 2026

Assembly Bill 4031 · Authorizes county agriculture development boards to acquire agricultural equipment for lease to new and beginning farmers.

Still in committee since February 12, 2026

Assembly Bill 4032 · Authorizes counties to establish mentoring programs for, and resell preserved farmland at reduced price to, beginning farmers.

Still in committee since February 12, 2026

Assembly Bill 4033 · Expands definition of "qualifying land" to include certain deeds of easement excluding certain portions of farm from preservation.

Still in committee since February 12, 2026

Assembly Bill 4044 · Exempts individuals under 18 years of age from resident and nonresident fishing license fees.

Still in committee since February 12, 2026

Assembly Bill 4047 · Exempts from prohibition on taking of shellfish on Sunday certain shellfish aquaculturalists with commercial shellfish aquaculture permits who use predator screening systems.*

Sent February 12, 2026 · Reported out after 25 days, 5–0

Assembly Bill 4049 · Establishes invasive species control grant program in Department of Agriculture; appropriates $3 million.

Still in committee since February 12, 2026

Assembly Bill 4060 · Limits speculative development of warehouses until 500,000 acres of farmland are preserved under farmland preservation programs.

Still in committee since February 12, 2026

Assembly Bill 4067 · Establishes Food Recovery Infrastructure Grant Program in Department of Agriculture; makes appropriation.

Still in committee since February 12, 2026

Assembly Bill 4076 · Allows Right to Farm Act complaints to be filed with county agriculture development board in adjacent county under certain circumstances and creates alternate voting members on such boards.

Still in committee since February 12, 2026

Assembly Bill 4011 · Provides that certain developments at commercial farms would not constitute major developments for stormwater management purposes.

Still in committee since February 5, 2026

Assembly Bill 141 · Clarifies that Fish and Game Council has sole authority to regulate freshwater fishing, hunting, and trapping.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 145 · Permits farm income averaging credit under the New Jersey gross income tax.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 157 · Concerns endangered plant species in NJ.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 158 · Directs Dept. of Agriculture to develop and implement beginning farmer mentoring program in cooperation with certain agricultural and educational organizations and entities; appropriates $5,000,000.*

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 153 days, 6–0

Assembly Bill 164 · Authorizes Sunday firearm and bow hunting for deer on certain lands.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 169 · Bans foreign ownership of agricultural or horticultural land and agricultural woodlands in State.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 177 · Excludes farmland from definitions of "redevelopment area" and "rehabilitation area" in "Local Redevelopment and Housing Law."

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 182 · Requires voter registration forms be made available when applying for hunting, fishing, or trapping license.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 183 · Increases minimum civil fine for harassing person taking wildlife and increases criminal penalty for subsequent offenses.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 185 · Establishes "New Jersey Farm to Public Institution of Higher Education Program."

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 198 · Provides limited civil liability immunity to farmers hosting agritourism activities.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 204 · Allows utility task vehicles used for farm operation to travel on public roadways.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 208 · Requires establishment and implementation, in certain circumstances, of wildlife management plans for open space and farmland, and authorizes use of constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues to finance activities undertaken pursuant to such plans.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 209 · Increases penalty for certain acts of trespass and vandalism on agricultural and horticultural lands.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 217 · Requires Department of Agriculture to conduct inspections of on-farm dairy processing activities.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 277 · Changes law regulating size limits of lobsters.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 324 · Prohibits setting of snares or cable restraint traps on certain National Guard property; establishes penalties.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 497 · Expands list of animals prohibited from use in traveling animal acts; limits certain exceptions to apply only at educational institutions.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 563 · Requires automatic voter registration process at agency or office providing hunting, fishing, or trapping license.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 625 · Transfers Division of Food and Nutrition from Department of Agriculture to DHS; appropriates $128.241 million from constitutionally dedicated revenues to State Agriculture Development Committee for farmland preservation purposes.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 695 · Clarifies that fishing license is not required to fish at private community lake.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 840 · Revises law establishing individual transferable quota system for menhaden purse seine fishery.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 981 · Makes FY2025 supplemental appropriation of $8,000,000 to Monmouth County Open Space and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund to assist in the purchase of the Stein property in Upper Freehold Township, New Jersey.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1084 · Requires disclosure of original purchase price for land to be sold to a county, county agriculture development board, or municipality for farmland preservation purposes.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1131 · Authorizes cannabis cultivation on land receiving farmland assessment.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1191 · Restricts all ownership of agricultural land in State by foreign governments and persons.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1218 · Provides for no net loss of DEP lands for fishing, hunting, and trapping purposes.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1235 · Reduces residency requirement for resident hunting licenses from six months to 60 days.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1238 · Authorizes farmland assessment for forested lands and woodlands devoted to the production of USDA designated specialty crops; exempts such lands from woodland management plan requirement.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1267 · Concerns applicability of sales tax to certain horse-boarding charges in New Jersey.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1287 · Establishes minimum acreage goal and schedule for prescribed burns in pinelands area and Statewide.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1311 · Concerns right to repair farm equipment and lawn mowers.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1438 · Allows use of fish pumps to remove menhaden from purse seines in certain circumstances.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1449 · Establishes maximum size for lands leased as shellfisheries areas along the Atlantic Coast by Shellfisheries Council.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1453 · Directs Dept. of Agriculture to consult with US Dept. of Agriculture to determine methods and implementation of geese control.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1474 · Establishes pilot program in Division of Taxation to provide income tax credits for the opening of certain homesteads to hunting activities in areas with high number of wildlife incidents.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1492 · Requires Secretary of Agriculture to establish Farm to School Local Food Procurement Reimbursement Grant Program to reimburse school districts for costs expended in sourcing and procuring local foods for students; appropriates $4,500,000.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 111 days, 6–0

Assembly Bill 1506 · Exempts from realty transfer fee recording of deed of preserved farmland to qualified beginning farmer.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 55 days, 6–0

Assembly Bill 1513 · Prohibits sale of milkweed plants treated with certain pesticides.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1515 · Allows certain winery licensees to also hold plenary retail consumption licenses and operate restaurants; excludes land used for sale of alcohol under plenary retail consumption license from farmland tax assessment.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1517 · Establishes NJ Native Seed Commission to develop plan to increase production and use of native seeds in State.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 153 days, 6–0 · then passed both houses

Assembly Bill 1518 · Directs DEP to establish leasing program for State-owned land to be used and managed as pollinator habitat.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1519 · Directs Department of Agriculture to advertise and promote State aquaculture products through Jersey Fresh Program; establishes annual $25,000 appropriation.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1528 · Changes DEP authority to allow taking of aquacultured shellfish on Sunday.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1529 · Prohibits sale, distribution, import, export, or propagation of certain invasive species without permit from Department of Agriculture; establishes NJ Invasive Species Council.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1537 · Prohibits aquaculture of any species of octopus for purpose of human consumption.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1541 · Establishes farm pesticide, herbicide, and fertilizer collection and disposal program.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1563 · Requires DEP to establish artificial reef plan for commercial and recreational fishing.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1565 · Establishes restrictions and requirements for use of fishing gear and conch, fishing, and lobster pots on artificial reefs.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1657 · Prohibits Fish and Game Council and Division of Fish and Wildlife from requiring, for deer management plans, written consent of private landowners located in, or within 2,000 feet of, deer management area.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1746 · Appropriates $450,000 for Hooked on Fishing-Not on Drugs Program.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1834 · Authorizes hunters to ride in bed of pickup trucks under certain circumstances.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1917 · Establishes New Jersey Healthy Soils Program; establishes grant program for soil testing of urban agriculture sites; establishes Urban Agriculture Site Soil Testing Fund.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1953 · Directs Dept. of Agriculture to establish "Urban Gardening Pilot Program"; appropriates $100,000.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1988 · The "Farm Labor Equality Act."

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2005 · Revises Fish and Game Council membership.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2264 · Establishes four-year pilot program, and creates Triploid Grass Carp Commission, to study use of triploid grass carp in freshwater lakes for weed control; appropriates $150,000.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2321 · Permits farm brewery licensees to sell products to consumers for consumption on licensed premises.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2382 · Creates pilot program to provide corporation business tax and gross income tax credits for value of certain fruit and vegetable donations made by commercial farm operators.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2513 · Requires school meal service providers to give purchasing preference to foods produced by in-State farmers and other food producers located within State borders or within 100 miles of destination school.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2514 · Provides that potable water well construction projects on preserved farms are eligible to receive soil and water conservation grants from SADC.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2515 · Establishes fire protection requirements for short-term farm labor housing.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2516 · Establishes Responsible Animal Breeding Working Group within Department of Agriculture.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2517 · Dedicates certain wine tax receipts to "Jersey Fresh Program Fund."

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2519 · Authorizes soil conservation districts to have more than five supervisors.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 111 days, 6–0 · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 2521 · Directs Garden State Preservation Trust to perform audit of State's land preservation programs, authorizes local governments and nonprofit organizations to utilize certain constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues for administrative expenses; appropriates $150,000.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2522 · Requires Department of Agriculture to conduct inspections of on-farm dairy processing activities; transfers certain resources and employees from DOH to Department of Agriculture.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2745 · Establishes Office of Farm Ombudsman in Department of Agriculture; appropriates $250,000.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2751 · Exempts sale of farm vehicles from sales and use tax for farmers.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2753 · Requires Department of Agriculture to publish information on highway safety for motorists passing farm equipment on public highways; includes safely sharing roadway with farm equipment in driver education courses and certain informational brochures.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 55 days, 6–0 · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2762 · Directs Department of Agriculture to advertise and promote New Jersey liquors, beers, and wines.*

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 111 days, 6–0

Assembly Bill 2766 · Establishes deadline for DEP implementation of prescribed burn program, and provides for establishment of prescribed burn acreage goals, schedules, calendars, training program, and mobile deployment units to provide on-site prescribed burn training and assistance.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2794 · Provides for payment to small municipalities, in certain cases, of certain penalty moneys assessed for violations of fish and game laws.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2812 · Provides for discounted resident trapping license fees for senior citizens.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2858 · Requires DEP to provide time period during which mobile sport fishing permits may be purchased only by NJ residents.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2868 · Provides supplemental appropriation of $250,000 for Deer-Resistant Native Species Propagation at Agricultural Experiment Station.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2869 · Prohibits planting of non-native species in landscaping at State parks and forests; establishes grant program to support use of native plants at local parks and forests; appropriates $250,000.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2892 · Requires Department of Agriculture to establish program to make grants available to certain non-profit organizations for seafood gleaning operations; appropriates $250,000.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2893 · Establishes program for acquisition, by local government units and nonprofit organizations, of development easements on privately-owned woodlands.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2895 · Clarifies sales tax collection responsibilities of horse boarding businesses in New Jersey.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2896 · Requires NJEDA to establish loan program to assist beginning farmers in financing capital purchases.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2900 · Establishes "Jersey Vines Program" in Department of Agriculture.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2901 · Dedicates sales tax revenues collected on retail sales of locally produced wine for promotion of New Jersey wine.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2910 · Establishes "Jersey Spirits Program" in Department of Agriculture.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2912 · Establishes Winery Co-marketing Grant Program; appropriates $500,000.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2913 · Permits winery salesrooms to be held jointly.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2915 · Concerns certain county and municipal farm roadway improvement projects; establishes "Local Farm Roadway Improvement Fund."

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2919 · Dedicates certain winery licensing fees for winery industry grant projects.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2923 · Authorizes State Agriculture Development Committee to maintain and use its own list of property appraisers, or to employ dedicated pool of property appraisers, or both, to facilitate valuation of land for farmland preservation purposes.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2925 · Appropriates $100,000 to Department of Agriculture to promote "Secretary Select" wines.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2929 · Permits certain winery license holders to sell Department of Agriculture "Secretary Select" wine under certain circumstances.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2940 · Prohibits condemnation of farmland actively supporting agricultural or horticultural production for purpose other than agricultural or horticultural production.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2943 · Establishes crime of agroterrorism.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2944 · Revises contiguous acre requirement for farmland assessment eligibility under certain circumstances.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2997 · Allows wineries that produce more than 250,000 gallons per year to directly ship certain wines to consumers.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3025 · Revises elements of offense of agricultural trespass, expands number and type of activities constituting agricultural trespass, and expands definition of "lands" susceptible to agricultural trespass.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3030 · Creates "Pollinator Pathway" designation for municipalities.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3031 · Directs DEP to establish pollinator habitat program for closed landfills.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3086 · Prohibits certain uses of paraquat dichloride.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3094 · Establishes "pollinator-friendly" label for plants.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 153 days, 6–0 · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3108 · Requires Department of Agriculture to take various actions to publicize and promote community supported agriculture in New Jersey.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 111 days, 6–0 · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3142 · Exempts State residents 65 years of age and older from certain hunting, trapping, and fishing fees and license requirements.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3166 · Concerns baked goods sold at farm markets.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3367 · Establishes bee-friendly habitat pilot program in Department of Agriculture; appropriates $1 million.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3410 · Establishes loan redemption program for certified veterinarians employed as large animal veterinarians in New Jersey.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3414 · Concerns assessment of farmland for property tax purposes.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3431 · "New Jersey Loves New Jersey Farmers Act"; provides corporation business tax credits and gross income tax credits to commercial farm operators for price loss.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3540 · "Food Desert Elimination Act"; provides incentives to supermarkets and grocery stores that locate in "food deserts."

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3618 · Permits sale of certain alcoholic beverages and related products at seasonal farm markets.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3620 · Provides corporation business tax credits and gross income tax credits to farm employers for providing lodging or transportation benefits.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3642 · Establishes "Rural Business Development Program" in EDA; appropriates $35 million to EDA from federal funds.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3676 · Renames pinelands area as "John McPhee pinelands area."

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3719 · Requires use of uniform silver flags to mark certain pesticide applications.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3835 · Establishes Farmland Assessment Review Commission to annually review and recommend changes to farmland assessment program, as necessary to ensure fair, equitable, and uniform Statewide application and enforcement of program requirements and allocation of program benefits.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3914 · Directs Department of Agriculture to establish "NJ Whole Food" pilot program; appropriates $1,000,000.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026