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NJ S310

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Nilsa Cruz-Perez

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires sellers of scrap metal to disclose in writing whether the scrap metal contains a propulsion battery before a scrap metal business can receive or purchase it

  • Mandates scrap metal businesses inspect incoming scrap metal to confirm absence of propulsion batteries when sellers indicate none are present

  • Requires scrap metal businesses to maintain records of all propulsion battery disclosures and inspections for at least five years in a manner prescribed by the Attorney General

  • Defines "propulsion battery" as batteries used in electric vehicles (per P.L.2023, c.222) plus any other batteries deemed an environmental danger by the Attorney General

  • Takes effect on the first day of the sixth month following enactment

Legislative Description

Establishes requirements for receipt and purchase of scrap metals containing propulsion batteries.

Commerce

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Commerce1/13/2026

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