This bill mandates the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to establish a rebate program aimed at encouraging residents to purchase microfiber washing machine filters or their replacements. The program must be implemented within one year of the bill's effective date and will provide one-time rebates to eligible residents who submit a complete application. The rebate amount will be capped at either the cost of the filter or $100, whichever is lower. The DEP is tasked with determining eligible filter types, application procedures, and is required to promote the rebate program on its website. Additionally, the DEP must adopt necessary rules and regulations for the program's implementation.

To support this initiative, the bill appropriates $2.5 million from the General Fund for the rebate program. Furthermore, the DEP is required to report to the Governor and the Legislature annually, starting two years after the bill's effective date, detailing the program's effectiveness, the number of rebates issued, total expenditures, remaining funding, and recommendations for improvement. This legislation aims to mitigate microfiber pollution, which is a significant environmental concern, by promoting the use of filters that can significantly reduce the release of microfibers into waterways during laundry.