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NJ S3235
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Shirley Turner
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AI Summary
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Prohibits lawn care pesticides on grounds of licensed child care centers and K-8 schools (public, private, and charter), including playgrounds and athletic fields.
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Allows pesticide application only as emergency response to immediate health threats, as determined by facility administrators in consultation with local health officers.
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Requires children at child care centers to be restricted from pesticide-treated areas for at least seven hours after application.
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Directs the Commissioner of Environmental Protection to adopt regulations within one year covering pesticide application, record keeping, and staff/parental notification procedures at child care centers.
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Exempts "low impact pesticides" from the restrictions; takes effect 13 months after enactment.
Legislative Description
The "Safe Playing Fields Act"; restricts use of lawn care pesticides at child care centers and certain schools.
Environment and Energy
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee
2/2/2026