This bill aims to prohibit the sale, manufacture, and distribution of apparel containing intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in New Jersey, effective two years after the bill's enactment. The definition of "apparel" is broad, encompassing various clothing items intended for regular and formal wear, outdoor apparel, and specific items designed for severe wet conditions. However, the bill exempts personal protective equipment, military clothing, and certain motorcycle or off-highway vehicle apparel from its provisions.

Violations of this bill would be classified as violations of the existing Protecting Against Forever Chemicals Act (P.L.2025, c.202), subjecting offenders to civil administrative penalties ranging from $1,000 to $20,000 for each violation, with each day of non-compliance considered a separate offense. The bill also includes amendments to existing law to clarify definitions and the scope of the regulations, ensuring that the Division of Consumer Affairs and the Department of Environmental Protection can implement necessary rules and regulations to enforce these provisions effectively.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 56:3-55