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NJ S3135
NJ S3135Requires producers of plastic packaging and certain other plastic products to reduce quantity of plastic sold; restricts additional substances under "Toxic Packaging Reduction Act."
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Introduced
04/15/2024
04/15/2024
In Committee
05/13/2024
05/13/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requires producers of plastic packaging and certain other plastic products to reduce quantity of plastic sold; restricts additional substances under "Toxic Packaging Reduction Act."
AI Summary
This bill requires producers of plastic packaging and certain other plastic products to reduce the quantity of plastic sold, offered for sale, or distributed in the State on a schedule over 10 years. It also restricts the use of additional substances, such as PFAS, phthalates, and flame retardants, in packaging and packaging components under the "Toxic Packaging Reduction Act." The bill establishes a Toxic Packaging Task Force to review the toxicity of packaging and recommend additional substances to be restricted. The bill also provides enforcement mechanisms, including administrative orders, civil actions, and civil penalties, for violations of the plastic reduction and substance restrictions.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (on 05/13/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S3135 |
| Fiscal Note - Fiscal Estimate 10/8/24; 1R | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S3500/3135_E1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S3500/3135_R1.HTM |
| Analysis - Statement SEN 5/13/24 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S3500/3135_S1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S3500/3135_I1.HTM |
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