S.3195

Prohibits food service business from providing single-use utensils and condiments to customers under certain circumstances and requires DEP to establish education campaign on benefits of reducing single-use utensils and condiments.

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New Jersey S3195 bans food service businesses from providing single-use plastic utensils and condiments unless requested by customers, and mandates.

New Jersey S3195 prohibits food service businesses from providing single-use plastic utensils and condiments to customers unless specifically requested. Food service businesses with on-site seating for 50 or more customers must provide reusable, washable utensils for on-site consumption. Businesses that exclusively use eco-friendly alternatives are exempt. Violators face civil penalties of $1,000 for the first offense, $2,500 for the second, and $5,000 for subsequent offenses.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

21 Yea

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15 Nay

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4 Not Voting

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Calendar

Dec 8, 2025

1:00 PM

Senate Budget and Appropriations Hearing

Nov 13, 2025

1:00 PM

Senate Budget and Appropriations Hearing

History

Jan 20

Assembly

Approved P.L.2025, c.298.

Jan 12

Senate

Passed by the Senate (21-15)

Jan 12

Assembly

Received in the Assembly without Reference, 2nd Reading