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This bill requires that any new flooring installed in schools, community centers, and child care centers must be certified mercury-free, meaning it does not contain elemental mercury or mercury compounds. This applies to buildings currently in use or under construction for these purposes, and the certification must come from the flooring manufacturer if the material is identified by the Department of Health as a potential source of mercury exposure. The bill also outlines procedures for existing flooring that may contain mercury, including air quality testing, mitigation measures like HVAC adjustments, and, if necessary, removal and disposal of the flooring according to environmental regulations. The Department of Health and the Department of Environmental Protection will be responsible for creating lists of suspect flooring materials, establishing air quality standards, and overseeing compliance, with penalties for manufacturers who falsely certify their products as mercury-free. The bill defines "child care center," "community center," and "school" for the purposes of these regulations and mandates that relevant facilities conduct periodic air quality testing and report their findings to the Department of Health, with results made publicly accessible.

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https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S1370