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NJ A5999

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

11/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Christopher Tully

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Directs the Department of Environmental Protection to adopt rules within two years prohibiting all consumer and commercial uses of paraquat dichloride, an herbicide and desiccant also known as methyl viologen

  • Requires facility owners and operators that use paraquat dichloride to implement measures protecting workers from exposure to the chemical

  • Exempts any uses of paraquat dichloride that are preempted under the federal Toxic Substances Control Act

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Prohibits certain uses of paraquat dichloride.

Commerce, Economic Development and Agriculture

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Commerce, Economic Development and Agriculture Committee

11/17/2025

Committee Referrals

Commerce, Economic Development and Agriculture Committee11/17/2025

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