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NJ S681

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Robert Smith

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires e-cigarette producers to form a producer responsibility organization (PRO) within two years and submit a stewardship plan to the Department of Environmental Protection within five years for collecting, recycling, and disposing of post-consumer e-cigarettes

  • Mandates Statewide collection sites so at least 90 percent of residents have a permanent drop-off location within 15 miles, with one site required for every 30,000 residents in population centers

  • Establishes a fee system for PRO members based on e-cigarette sales volume and environmental impact, with lower fees for reusable or recyclable products and higher fees for those containing hazardous materials

  • Prohibits sale of e-cigarettes by non-participating producers starting six years after enactment, with civil penalties of $500 per violation and administrative penalties up to $10,000 per day for any bill violations

  • Requires annual reporting to DEP on collection quantities, processing methods, program costs, and participating producers, with reports posted publicly online

Legislative Description

"Electronic Cigarette Extended Producer Responsibility Act."

Environment and Energy

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Environment and Energy1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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