S 4496 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

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.

This bill, known as the Paper Receipt Reduction Act, would ban the use of paper receipts containing the chemicals bisphenol-A or bisphenol-S in New Jersey. It requires businesses and service providers to immediately stop using these specific receipts and phase out all paper receipts entirely within one year. During this transition, the law allows companies to continue providing receipts via email, text message, or other digital methods. The legislation aims to reduce environmental waste and protect public health by eliminating the use of thermal paper, which is often coated with toxic substances.
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Introduced Jun 22, 2026 Last action Jun 22, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee
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