The Paper Receipt Reduction Act aims to prohibit the use of paper receipts that contain bisphenol-A (BPA) or bisphenol-S (BPS) in New Jersey, with a phased-in approach to eliminate all paper receipts. Specifically, the bill mandates that, starting from its effective date, retailers and service providers cannot provide consumers with any business or banking records printed on paper containing these toxic chemicals. Furthermore, beginning thirteen months after the effective date, the use of all paper receipts will be banned, although electronic receipts will still be permitted. Violators of this act will face civil penalties ranging from $250 to $500 for each offense, with each day of continued violation considered a separate offense.

The bill highlights the environmental and health impacts associated with paper receipts, noting that their production contributes significantly to deforestation, water consumption, solid waste, and carbon emissions. It emphasizes the health risks posed by BPA and BPS, which are linked to various serious health conditions and can easily transfer to individuals through handling receipts. By implementing these prohibitions, the act seeks to protect public health and reduce the environmental footprint of paper receipt production and disposal.