S 4039 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Prohibits business entities from selling or manufacturing certain personal flotation devices not approved by United States Coast Guard.

This bill prohibits businesses in New Jersey from selling, manufacturing, or distributing personal flotation devices for children under 12 that are not approved by the United States Coast Guard. It defines affected devices as wearable items like life jackets, puddle jumpers, or water wings intended for recreational swimming, and establishes civil penalties ranging from $100 to $500 for violations. The Division of Consumer Affairs would enforce these penalties, and the law would take effect six months after enactment.
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Introduced Mar 19, 2026 Last action Mar 19, 2026
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Mar 19, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee
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