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A 5584 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Prohibits certain uses of perchloroethylene and trichloroethylene.

This bill prohibits specific commercial uses of two chemicals: trichloroethylene (TCE) in all commerce, and perchloroethylene (PCE) in both consumer and commercial settings. It requires businesses using PCE to implement worker safety measures to prevent exposure. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection must adopt rules mirroring the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s December 2024 regulations on these chemicals. The law takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Issues: ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits TCE/PCE chemicals linked to pollution and health risks, mandates EPA-aligned rules to reduce environmental contamination and protect workers.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates worker safety measures to prevent chemical exposure, directly improving workplace safety standards under Labor & Employment.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
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Governor
Introduced May 5, 2025 Last action May 8, 2025
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May 8, 2025
Committee
Reported and Referred to Assembly Commerce, Economic Development and Agriculture Committee
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May 8, 2025
Committee
Transferred to Assembly Environment, Natural Resources, and Solid Waste Committee
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May 5, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee
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Alixon Collazos-Gill
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