S.2977

Requires children's meals and beverages served in certain settings to meet nutritional standards.

Introduced·1/13/26

New Jersey S2977 mandates nutritional standards for children's meals in chain restaurants.

New Jersey S2977 requires children's meals in chain restaurants to meet specific nutritional standards, including calorie, sodium, sugar, and fat limits, and the inclusion of fresh fruits or vegetables and whole grains. Restaurants must list nutritional content on menus and provide calorie information for beverages. Violations result in warnings, civil penalties, and potential legal action. The Department of Health will inform restaurants about the requirements and provide informational posters.

Included in complete analysis

  • Overview
  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.

Where it stands

Current
Budget and Appropriations Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DDDDDD
6
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

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

7 Yea

DDDRDDR

0 Nay

1 Not Voting

R

Calendar

Feb 9

10:00 AM

Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Hearing

Feb 9

10:00 AM

Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Hearing

History

Feb 9

Senate

Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading

Feb 9

Senate

Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee

Jan 13

Senate

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