Prohibits persons from installing, planting, or placing nonfunctional turf or invasive plant species on certain types of property during certain construction projects.

New Jersey's S 459 prohibits installing, planting, or placing nonfunctional turf (like decorative grass requiring frequent mowing) or invasive plant species (such as Japanese barberry or English ivy) on commercial, institutional, industrial, or government-owned properties during new construction or major redevelopment projects requiring landscaping permits. The law applies to properties including streets, parking lots, and public spaces but excludes residential areas and functional turf used for recreation (e.g., sports fields, parks, or water-quality treatment areas). It takes effect January 1, 2026, allowing maintenance of existing installations before that date and permitting municipalities to adopt stricter rules. The bill defines "invasive species" and requires annual updates to a statewide list of regulated plants.