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A05426Introduced in the Assembly

Provides that all persons have the right to grow, raise, harvest, produce and consume the food of their own choosing for their own nourishment, sustenance, bodily health and well-being, and the right to be free from hunger, malnutrition, starvation and the endangerment of life from the scarcity of or lack of access to nourishing food.

IntroducedAssembly Judiciary

Introduced by Steven Raga, District 30

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Official description

Provides that all persons have the right to grow, raise, harvest, produce and consume the food of their own choosing for their own nourishment, sustenance, bodily health and well-being, and the right to be free from hunger, malnutrition, starvation and the endangerment of life from the scarcity of or lack of access to nourishing food.

Where it stands

opinion referred to judiciary

January 30, 2026

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Bill history

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  2. to attorney-general for opinion

  3. opinion referred to judiciary

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  6. opinion referred to judiciary

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