S 4490 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Prohibits persons from installing, planting, or placing nonfunctional turf or invasive plant species on certain types of property during certain construction projects.

This bill prohibits installing, planting, or placing nonfunctional turf or invasive plant species on commercial, institutional, industrial, or public properties (such as streets, parking lots, schools, and government-owned land) during new construction or major redevelopment projects requiring permits. It defines "nonfunctional turf" as excluding recreational areas (like sports fields and playgrounds) and allows native plant use, while listing 31 specific invasive species (e.g., English ivy, Japanese barberry) and requiring state agencies to maintain an updated invasive species list. The ban takes effect January 1, 2026, with exceptions for maintaining pre-2026 installations and using native plants. Local governments may adopt stricter rules than this state requirement.
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Introduced May 19, 2025 Last action May 19, 2025
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May 19, 2025
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee
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