Prohibits certain uses of perchloroethylene and trichloroethylene.

This bill prohibits all commercial uses of trichloroethylene (TCE) and bans consumer and commercial uses of perchloroethylene (PCE), while requiring facilities using PCE to implement worker exposure protections. It directs New Jersey’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to adopt rules mirroring federal EPA regulations (effective December 2024) that address health risks linked to these chemicals, including cancer and organ damage. The rules will apply to industries using PCE in dry cleaning, adhesives, and brake cleaners, and TCE in industrial degreasers and cleaning products. Federal preemption under the Toxic Substances Control Act exempts certain uses. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.