A 4705 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Prohibits sale of crayon and chalk products containing lead.

This bill prohibits the sale, distribution, or manufacture of crayons and chalk intended for children under six years old if they contain lead. It requires manufacturers and distributors to immediately recall any affected products and mandates that retailers remove recalled items from display within 48 hours and return all inventory within 14 business days. Violations of the ban or recall requirements could result in criminal penalties ranging from fourth-degree crimes for first offenses to second-degree crimes for third or subsequent offenses. The law applies to products advertised as crayons or chalk designed for use by young children on paper, blackboards, or concrete surfaces.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 16, 2026 Last action Mar 16, 2026
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Mar 16, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee
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