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NJ S1833

NJ S1833
Requires new flooring for schools and child care centers to be certified mercury free.


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Introduced
02/28/2022
In Committee
02/28/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Requires new flooring for schools and child care centers to be certified mercury free.

AI Summary

This bill requires that new flooring installed in schools and child care centers be certified by the manufacturer as being free of mercury and mercury compounds. It prohibits the issuance of construction permits for such projects unless the manufacturer provides this certification, and imposes civil penalties on manufacturers who falsely certify that their flooring is mercury-free. The bill defines "school" as a public or private school containing any grades from kindergarten through 12, and "child care center" as a licensed child care facility.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee (on 02/28/2022)

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