Prohibits sale, manufacture, and distribution of certain apparel containing intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
This bill prohibits the sale, manufacture, and distribution of apparel containing intentionally added PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in New Jersey, effective two years after enactment. It covers most everyday clothing (like shirts, pants, athletic wear, swimwear, and school uniforms) as well as specialized outdoor gear designed for extreme weather, but excludes military protective equipment. Violations would be treated as consumer fraud under New Jersey law, subjecting offenders to fines of up to $20,000 per offense, cease-and-desist orders, and potential punitive damages. The law directly affects apparel manufacturers, retailers, and suppliers operating within the state.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Dec 2025
General Assembly Passage
Jun 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2025
Last action Dec 1, 2025
Floor votes · General Assembly Jun 30, 2025
How they voted
53–19
Passed · 6 other
Total votes 78
Jun 30, 2025
D
Democratic50
100% Yea
R
Republican28
67% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
3
Committee
5
Dec 1, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported out of Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading
upper
Nov 24, 2025
Committee
Transferred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee
upper
Oct 20, 2025
Committee
Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee
upper
Jun 30, 2025
Lower · Passed
Passed Assembly (55-19-5)
lower
Jun 26, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading
lower
Jun 26, 2025
Committee
Transferred to Assembly Budget Committee
lower
Feb 10, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee
lower
2 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jessica Ramirez
DDemocratic
P
Will Sampson
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Tully
DDemocratic
Co
Dave Bailey
DDemocratic
Co
Lisa Swain
DDemocratic
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