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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill prohibits the sale and use of urea as an ice melt in the State, but does not prohibit any of its other uses. An ice melt, as defined in the bill, is a substance applied to an outdoor surface for the purpose of melting or removing ice or snow, or as a preventative measure against the formation of ice. Urea, as also defined in the bill, is the nitrogen-producing substance and commercially produced products often used as fertilizer, but also used to melt, prevent the formation of, or remove ice. The bill specifies that the term urea may include ammonia sulfates used to melt, prevent theformation of, or remove ice, but does not include rock salt. The bill also establishes a civil penalty of up to $500 for the first offense and up to $1,000 for the second and each subsequent offense, for violations of the bill.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the sale, distribution, and use of urea, a nitrogen-producing substance commonly used as fertilizer but also effective at melting ice, specifically when it is intended to be used as an "ice melt," which is defined as any substance applied to outdoor surfaces to melt or remove ice and snow or prevent its formation. While this ban applies to urea's use as an ice melt, other applications of urea remain legal, and the bill explicitly excludes rock salt from this definition. Violators face civil penalties, starting at up to $500 for a first offense and escalating to up to $1,000 for subsequent offenses, with each day of a continuing violation counting as a separate offense, and enforcement can be carried out by the Department of Environmental Protection or local agencies.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S83 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S0500/83_I1.HTM |
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