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NJ S3256
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Kristin Corrado
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AI Summary
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Amends New Jersey's 2020 plastic bag ban law (P.L.2020, c.117) to create an exemption for grocery store delivery, pick-up, and curbside pickup orders
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Allows grocery stores to provide or sell single-use plastic carryout bags and single-use paper carryout bags specifically for customer orders involving delivery, pick-up, or curbside pick-up
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Adds bags used for grocery delivery and pickup orders to the definition of "carryout bag" exemptions, meaning these bags would no longer be subject to the statewide prohibition
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Maintains existing restrictions on single-use plastic and paper bags for in-store shopping at grocery stores and all transactions at other retail establishments and food service businesses
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Sponsored by Senator Kristin M. Corrado (District 40 - Bergen, Essex and Passaic) and introduced February 2, 2026 in the 222nd Legislature
Legislative Description
Eliminates prohibition on provision of single-use paper and plastic carryout bags by grocery stores for delivery, pick-up or curbside pickup orders.
Environment and Energy
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee
2/2/2026