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NJ S3195
Bill
Status
1/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Robert Smith
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AI Summary
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Full-service restaurants with seating for 10 or more customers must provide reusable, washable utensils for on-site dining and cannot offer single-use utensils or condiments to dine-in customers
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Casual dining establishments may only provide single-use utensils or condiments upon customer request, including through utensil dispensers, self-serve condiment stations, or verbal requests
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Online ordering platforms must default to "no utensils or condiments" for take-out orders, allowing customers to opt-in if desired
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Exemptions apply to K-12 schools, licensed health care facilities, county and state correctional facilities, and food court businesses (for two years after enactment)
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Violations result in a warning for first offense, $100 civil penalty for second offense, and $250 for third and subsequent offenses, with penalties deposited into the Clean Communities Program Fund
Legislative Description
Prohibits food service business from providing single-use utensils and condiments to customers under certain circumstances and requires DEP to establish education campaign on benefits of reducing single-use utensils and condiments.
Bills and Joint Resolutions Signed by the Governor
Last Action
Approved P.L.2025, c.298.
1/20/2026