Prohibits use of paper receipts containing bisphenol-A or bisphenol-S; provides for phased-in prohibition on use of all paper receipts; authorizes continued use of electronic receipts.
This bill prohibits New Jersey retailers and service providers from using paper receipts containing bisphenol-A (BPA) or bisphenol-S (BPS) starting upon the bill's effective date, and bans all paper receipts 13 months later. It requires businesses to offer electronic receipts via email or text instead, with violations subject to $250-$500 civil penalties. The bill targets health and environmental concerns: 93% of paper receipts contain these toxic chemicals linked to reproductive issues and cancer, while receipt production consumes 3 million trees and 5 billion pounds of CO2 annually (equivalent to 400,000 cars). The law aims to eliminate exposure risks for consumers and workers while reducing environmental harm from paper waste.
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Introduction
Jan 2024
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Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Environment, Natural Resources, and Solid Waste Committee
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2 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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Party
State
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P
Clinton Calabrese
DDemocratic
P
Jim Kennedy
DDemocratic
Co
Annette Quijano
DDemocratic
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