A2401

Establishes measures to improve safety of scrap metal businesses.

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New Jersey A2401 establishes safety measures for scrap metal businesses, including quarterly audits and fire suppression systems.

New Jersey A2401 updates regulations for scrap metal businesses by requiring them to conduct quarterly audits of their records and ensure prohibited items are not on the premises. The bill mandates businesses to reduce fire risks by employing or contracting with trained fire suppression personnel and installing on-site fire suppression systems that can be remotely operated. Businesses have five years to install these systems.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

59 Yea

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20 Nay

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1 Not Voting

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Calendar

Jun 4

1:00 PM

Senate Budget and Appropriations Hearing

May 18

10:00 AM

Senate Commerce Hearing

History

Jul 8

Assembly

Approved P.L.2026, c.38.

Jun 30

Assembly

Passed Assembly (Passed Both Houses) (59-20-0)

Jun 18

Senate

Substituted for S312 (SCS/2R)