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NJ S310
NJ S310Establishes requirements for receipt and purchase of scrap metals containing propulsion batteries.
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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 establishes requirements for the receipt and purchase of scrap metals containing propulsion batteries. Under the bill, a person delivering or selling scrap metal to a scrap metal business is required to disclose, in writing, whether the scrap metal contains a propulsion battery before the scrap metal business receives or purchases the scrap metal. The bill also requires a scrap metal business to inspect scrap metal before receipt or purchase to confirm that the scrap metal does not contain a propulsion battery if the disclosure made by the person delivering or selling the scrap metal indicates that the scrap metal does not contain such a battery. Additionally, a scrap metal business is required to maintain, for at least five years and in a manner as may be prescribed by the Attorney General, a record of all propulsion battery disclosures for scrap metal received or purchased by the scrap metal business and a record of the inspection of scrap metal received or purchased by the scrap metal business if the disclosure made by the person delivering or selling the scrap metal indicates the scrap metal does not contain a propulsion battery.
AI Summary
This bill establishes new requirements for scrap metal businesses when they receive or purchase scrap metal that might contain propulsion batteries, which are batteries used to power electric vehicles or other similar devices and can pose an environmental risk. Under this bill, anyone selling scrap metal must first disclose in writing if it contains a propulsion battery. If the seller states it does not, the scrap metal business must then inspect the scrap metal to confirm this before purchasing it. Furthermore, scrap metal businesses are required to keep records of these disclosures and inspections for at least five years, as directed by the Attorney General, who is also empowered to define what constitutes a propulsion battery beyond those used for vehicle power if it presents an environmental danger.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S310 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S0500/310_I1.HTM |
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