Prohibits public procurement of electric vehicles that may have been made through forced labor.
New Jersey's A5327 prohibits state agencies, public schools, colleges, and local governments from purchasing electric vehicles or components if they may have been made using forced labor or child labor. The bill requires manufacturers or sellers to provide a sworn certification confirming no forced labor or child labor was used in production, including materials sourcing. Violations trigger civil penalties of $10,000 per false statement or 50% of the purchase price, whichever is greater. This directly affects public procurement contracts for EVs across New Jersey's government entities, aiming to prevent public funds from supporting labor exploitation.
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Introduced Feb 20, 2025
Last action Feb 20, 2025
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Environment, Natural Resources, and Solid Waste Committee
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Dave Bailey
DDemocratic
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Mike Inganamort
RRepublican
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Dawn Fantasia
RRepublican
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