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NJ S3946

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Linda Greenstein

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires producers selling firefighting personal protective equipment (PPE) containing intentionally added PFAS to provide written notice to purchasers within one year of the act's effective date, disclosing that the equipment contains PFAS, the reason for its inclusion, and the specific chemicals by name

  • Prohibits the sale, manufacture, or distribution of firefighting PPE containing intentionally added PFAS in New Jersey beginning two years after the act takes effect

  • Exempts non-clothing protective equipment such as self-contained breathing apparatuses, respiratory protection, hearing protection, and communication devices from the sales prohibition until January 1, 2030

  • Requires both producers and purchasers to retain copies of the written PFAS disclosure notice for at least three years and provide them to the Division of Consumer Affairs or Division of Fire Safety upon request within 30 days

  • 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.

Substituted by another Bill

Last Action

Substituted by A5195 (ACS)

12/18/2025

Committee Referrals

Environment and Energy12/12/2024

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