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NJ S1221

Bill

Status

Passed

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Linda Greenstein

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the sale of cosmetics, carpets, fabric treatments, and food packaging containing intentionally added PFAS in New Jersey, effective two years after enactment.

  • Requires manufacturers of cookware containing intentionally added PFAS to label products with "This product contains PFAS" in English and Spanish, with violations subject to civil penalties of $1,000 to $20,000 per day.

  • Directs the Department of Environmental Protection to establish a source reduction program within one year to reduce PFAS in air, water, and soil, including grants to municipalities and treatment works operators.

  • Mandates comprehensive PFAS monitoring and testing of environmental media statewide, including soil, water, air, biosolids, fish, plants, and animals, with annual reports to the Governor and Legislature.

  • Appropriates $5 million from the General Fund, split evenly between the source reduction program and PFAS research, monitoring, and testing activities.

Legislative Description

"Protecting Against Forever Chemicals Act"; establishes requirements, prohibitions, and programs for regulation of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

Withdrawn Because Approved

Last Action

Withdrawn Because Approved P.L.2025, c.202.

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Environment and Energy1/13/2026

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