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S.4496

Prohibits use of paper receipts containing bisphenol-A or bisphenol-S; provides for phased-in prohibition on use of all paper receipts; authorizes continued use of electronic receipts.

Introduced·6/22/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey S4496 bans paper receipts with BPA or BPS and phases out all paper receipts, allowing only electronic receipts.

New Jersey S4496, known as the "Paper Receipt Reduction Act," aims to protect public health and the environment by prohibiting paper receipts containing bisphenol-A (BPA) or bisphenol-S (BPS). The bill mandates that retailers and service providers cease using these toxic chemicals in paper receipts immediately upon enactment. Additionally, it phases out all paper receipts within a year, allowing only electronic receipts.

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Environment and Energy Committee
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History

Jun 22

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee