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NJ A1284
NJ A1284Prohibits public procurement of electric vehicles that may have been made through forced labor.
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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 public contracts procuring electric vehicles that may have been made through forced labor. Under the bill, the State government, State colleges, local governments in this State, and public schools in this State will not be permitted to enter into a contract for the procurement of electric vehicles, or any component of an electric vehicle, unless the appropriate representative obtains a sworn certification from the manufacturer or seller that certifies that no entity involved in the production of the electric vehicle or component for sale used forced labor or child labor in its activities. The bill provides that a civil penalty will be imposed against any manufacturer or seller that provides false or misleading information. The penalty will be $10,000 per false or misleading statement, or 50 percent of the total price paid by the appropriate authority for the vehicles or components, whichever is greater.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits state government entities, including state colleges, local governments, and public schools, from entering into contracts to purchase electric vehicles or their components if there's a possibility they were made using forced labor or child labor. Forced labor is broadly defined to include work obtained through force, fraud, coercion, or imposed on members of protected classes, and it also encompasses work produced through child labor, which is defined as employment violating specific labor laws. To comply, the purchasing entity must obtain a sworn certification from the manufacturer or seller stating that no entity involved in the production, including sourcing materials, used forced or child labor. If a manufacturer or seller provides false or misleading information, they will face a civil penalty of $10,000 per false statement or 50% of the contract price, whichever is greater, unless applying the law would violate federal regulations or federal funding terms.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A1284 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A1500/1284_I1.HTM |
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