NJ S643 | 2026-2027 | Regular Session
Note: Carry Over of previous S239
Note: Carry Over of previous A4859
Note: Carry Over of previous A4859
Status
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2)
Status: Introduced on January 13 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-01-13 - Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee
Pending: Senate Environment and Energy Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Status: Introduced on January 13 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-01-13 - Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee
Pending: Senate Environment and Energy Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Summary
Eliminates prohibition on paper bags, and allows packaging options, for certain grocery orders for three years; requires program for disposition of reusable bags; extends timeframe for use of certain bags by food banks and pantries.
Title
Eliminates prohibition on paper bags, and allows packaging options, for certain grocery orders for three years; requires program for disposition of reusable bags; extends timeframe for use of certain bags by food banks and pantries.
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-13 | Senate | Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee |
Same As/Similar To
S239 (Carry Over) 2024-01-09 - Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee
A4859 (Carry Over) 2024-09-23 - Introduced, Referred to Assembly Environment, Natural Resources, and Solid Waste Committee
A1534 (Same As) 2026-01-13 - Introduced, Referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee
A4859 (Carry Over) 2024-09-23 - Introduced, Referred to Assembly Environment, Natural Resources, and Solid Waste Committee
A1534 (Same As) 2026-01-13 - Introduced, Referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee
Subjects
New Jersey State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S643 |
| Text | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1000/643_I1.HTM |
