A 5394 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Requires certain State-funded construction projects to utilize plastic construction materials that contain certain amounts of postconsumer recycled content.

This bill requires state, county, and municipal governments to use plastic construction materials containing at least 10% recycled content (increasing to 15% after two years) for State-funded projects. It applies specifically to materials made of over 50% plastic by cost (like pipes or panels), not all construction. Projects may be exempt if using compliant materials would raise costs by 25% or if such materials aren't available. The law aims to boost recycled plastic use in public infrastructure without mandating changes that would significantly impact project budgets or feasibility.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
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Governor
Introduced Mar 6, 2025 Last action Jan 12, 2026
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Committee
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Jan 8, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported out of Assembly Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading
lower
Jan 5, 2026
Committee
Reported out of Assembly Committee with Amendments and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee
lower
Jan 5, 2026
Committee
Transferred to Assembly Commerce, Economic Development and Agriculture Committee
lower
Mar 6, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee
lower
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