S.312

Establishes measures to improve safety of scrap metal businesses.

Introduced·1/13/26

New Jersey S312 establishes safety measures for scrap metal businesses, including quarterly audits and fire suppression systems.

New Jersey S312 updates regulations for scrap metal businesses by requiring them to conduct quarterly audits of records and ensure prohibited items are not on the premises. The bill also mandates that businesses reduce fire risks by installing and maintaining an on-site fire suppression system that can be remotely operated and by employing or contracting with individuals trained in fire suppression. Businesses have five years to install the fire suppression system.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

9 Yea

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4 Nay

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Calendar

Jun 4

1:00 PM

Senate Budget and Appropriations Hearing

May 18

10:00 AM

Senate Commerce Hearing

History

Jun 18

Senate

Substituted by A2401 (ACS/2R)

Jun 4

Senate

Recommitted to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee

Jun 4

Senate

Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading