S.1939

Requires children's meals served in chain restaurants to meet certain nutritional standards.

Introduced·1/9/24

New Jersey S1939 mandates nutritional standards for children's meals in chain restaurants.

New Jersey S1939 requires chain restaurants to adhere to specific nutritional standards for children's meals. These meals must include whole grains, lean protein, and low-fat dairy or fruit juice. They must not exceed 600 calories, 770 milligrams of sodium, and certain percentages of fat, sugars, and saturated fat. Restaurants must list nutritional information on menus. Violators face civil penalties up to $3,000 per offense, with a cap of $15,000 in 30 days. The Department of Health can inspect restaurants and enforce compliance.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee: Reported with Amendments

7 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Not Voting

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Calendar

Jun 9, 2025

10:00 AM

Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Hearing

History

Dec 22, 2025

Senate

Senate Amendment (Voice) (Ruiz)

Jun 9, 2025

Senate

Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading

Jan 9, 2024

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee