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NJ A5954

Bill

Status

Introduced

7/24/2025

Primary Sponsor

Shanique Speight

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the manufacture, sale, distribution, or offering for sale in New Jersey of synthetic hair products (made from polyester, nylon, acrylic, or cellulose fibers) that emit volatile organic compounds or contain intentionally added carcinogens, reproductive toxicants, or flame resistant chemicals

  • Defines carcinogens as chemicals identified by the World Health Organization (Group 1 or 2A), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services ("known" or "reasonably anticipated"), or EPA (Group A or B)

  • Classifies violations as unlawful practices under the Consumer Fraud Act, punishable by up to $10,000 for first offenses and $20,000 for subsequent offenses, plus potential cease and desist orders, punitive damages, and treble damages

  • Takes effect on the first day of the thirteenth month after enactment

Legislative Description

Bans carcinogens, reproductive toxicants, flame resistant chemicals, and volatile organic compounds from certain hair products.

Consumer Affairs

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee

7/24/2025

Committee Referrals

Consumer Affairs7/24/2025

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