Provides for licensure of landscape professionals and registration of professional landscaping businesses.

S 2285 would create a state licensing system for landscape professionals (like designers and installers) and require professional landscaping businesses to register with New Jersey. It directly affects individuals and companies offering landscape services, excluding those already licensed in related fields (e.g., architects, engineers), homeowners doing work on their own property, large retailers, and certain other exempted groups listed in the bill. The key mechanism requires the state to establish licensing standards, a review committee, and registration processes to ensure professionals meet qualifications, promoting safety, environmental protection, and public trust. The bill aims to address the lack of statewide licensing for landscape activities, which the Legislature states are vital to New Jersey's economy, environment, and community well-being. The bill was introduced in January 2024 and referred to the Senate Commerce Committee.