A 1881 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Requires reflective material on children's Halloween costumes.

This bill requires retailers to sell children's Halloween costumes (for those under 18) with reflective material either attached to the costume or packaged with it for easy attachment. It directly affects businesses selling costumes marketed to children, imposing fines of up to $500 for the first violation and $1,000 for repeat offenses. The law aims to improve safety by increasing visibility in low-light conditions, aligning with recommendations from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission to reduce Halloween-related accidents like collisions. The requirement applies to costumes sold on or after November 15 following enactment.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee
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