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NJ A2063

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Linda Carter

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the sale, offer for sale, or distribution of nail polish or nail hardener containing dibutyl phthalates, toluene, or formaldehyde in New Jersey.

  • Requires sellers and distributors to issue immediate recalls for nail products containing the banned chemicals, and authorizes the Director of Consumer Affairs to order recalls.

  • Retail establishments must remove recalled products from display within 48 hours of notice and return inventory to sellers/distributors within 14 business days at the seller's cost.

  • Sellers and distributors must dispose of recalled products within 60 business days in compliance with applicable disposal laws.

  • Knowing violations constitute unlawful practice under the Consumer Fraud Act, punishable by up to $10,000 for first offense and $20,000 for subsequent offenses, plus potential cease and desist orders, punitive damages, and treble damages.

Legislative Description

Prohibits sale and distribution of nail products containing dibutyl phthalates, toluene, or formaldehyde.

Consumer Affairs

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Consumer Affairs1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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