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NJ S3256

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kristin Corrado

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Environment and Energy2/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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