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NJ A4767

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/22/2025

Primary Sponsor

Lisa Swain

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits manufacturers from selling, distributing, or offering menstrual products in New Jersey that contain regulated PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances)

  • Defines "menstrual products" to include tampons, sanitary pads, discs, menstrual cups, and menstrual underwear, covering both disposable and reusable items

  • Regulated PFAS includes intentionally added PFAS or PFAS present at or above technically unavoidable trace quantities as measured in total organic fluorine

  • Requires the Department of Environmental Protection to establish a periodic testing system using approved laboratories, with test results available to the Department of Health upon request

  • Violations constitute an unlawful practice under the Consumer Fraud Act, with the law taking effect on the first day of the 25th month following enactment

Legislative Description

Limits regulated perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in menstrual products.

2nd Reading in the Senate

Last Action

Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading

11/17/2025

Committee Referrals

Commerce5/29/2025
Community Development and Womens Affairs Committee3/6/2025
Consumer Affairs9/19/2024

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