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NJ A5195
Bill
Status
1/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Cody Miller
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AI Summary
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Requires producers of firefighting personal protective equipment containing intentionally added PFAS to provide written notice to purchasers starting one year after enactment, disclosing the presence of PFAS, the reason for its inclusion, and specific chemical names
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Prohibits the sale, manufacture, or distribution of firefighting personal protective equipment containing intentionally added PFAS in New Jersey beginning two years after the effective date
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Non-clothing protective equipment such as self-contained breathing apparatuses, respiratory protection, hearing protection, and communication devices are exempt from the ban until January 1, 2030
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Producers and purchasers must retain copies of PFAS disclosure notices for at least three years and provide them to the Division of Consumer Affairs or Division of Fire Safety upon request within 30 days
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Violations constitute unlawful practices under New Jersey's Consumer Fraud Act, subjecting violators to all available remedies and penalties under that law
Legislative Description
Requires producer of certain firefighting equipment containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances to provide written notice to purchaser; prohibits sale, manufacture, and distribution of certain firefighting equipment containing intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
Bills and Joint Resolutions Signed by the Governor
Last Action
Approved P.L.2025, c.373.
1/20/2026