This bill aims to prohibit the installation, planting, or placement of nonfunctional turf or invasive plant species on specific types of properties during certain construction projects, effective January 1, 2026. The legislation defines "covered projects" as new construction or redevelopment projects requiring a building or landscaping permit, particularly those disturbing at least 50% of the landscaped area. It specifies "covered properties" to include commercial, institutional, and industrial properties, as well as state and local government-owned lands, while explicitly excluding residential properties. The bill outlines what constitutes "functional turf" and "invasive plant species," providing a detailed list of specific invasive species that are subject to these restrictions.

Additionally, the bill mandates the Department of Environmental Protection and the Department of Agriculture to create and maintain a list of invasive plant species, which will be updated annually. It allows for the maintenance of nonfunctional turf or invasive species already in place before the effective date and permits the use of native plants for new installations. Municipalities are also empowered to impose stricter regulations regarding nonfunctional turf and invasive species than those established by this bill.