New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 4 D cosponsors

S 1281 — Prohibits sale, manufacture, and distribution of certain apparel and diaper products containing intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.*

Last action — APP

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed General Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

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Prognosis

Advancing 38% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 9 sponsors

    5 primary, 4 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (4 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 4 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill prohibits the sale and manufacture of certain clothing and diaper products with harmful chemicals.

This bill bans the sale, manufacture, and distribution of specific apparel and diaper products that intentionally include perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. These substances are known to be harmful, and the measure aims to reduce their presence in consumer products.

What this means for you
  • Families: Families may benefit from safer apparel and diaper options that do not contain toxic substances.
  • Consumers: This means consumers may see fewer products containing harmful chemicals in stores.
  • Environment: The bill could lead to reduced environmental contamination from toxic PFAS chemicals.

Summary

Apparel, added perfluoroalkyl/polyfluoroalkyl-proh sale/manufacture/distribution

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

46 added · 19 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment specifies that starting two years after the bill's effective date, manufacturers of apparel or diaper products must certify that their products do not contain intentionally added PFAS. This certification must be submitted to the division and will be valid for five years. Additionally, the previous text's references to violations and penalties have been removed, potentially altering the enforcement mechanism for non-compliance.

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S1281 1R SCS [First Reprint]   SENATE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE, No.
S1281 2R SCS [Second Reprint]   SENATE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE, No.
TURNER District 15 (Hunterdon and Mercer)   Co-Sponsored by:
TURNER District 15 (Hunterdon and Mercer) Assemblyman  WILLIAM B.
Senators Mukherji and McKeon         SYNOPSIS      Prohibits sale, manufacture, and distribution of certain apparel and diaper products containing intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
SAMPSON, IV District 31 (Hudson) Assemblyman  CHIGOZIE U.
  CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT      As reported by the Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee on June 4, 2026, with amendments.
ONYEMA District 28 (Essex and Union) Assemblywoman  KATIE BRENNAN District 32 (Hudson)   Co-Sponsored by:
       An Act concerning perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in apparel 1and diaper products1 and amending and supplementing P.L.2025, c.202.
Senators Mukherji, McKeon, Assemblywoman Swain and Assemblyman Tully         SYNOPSIS      Prohibits sale, manufacture, and distribution of certain apparel and diaper products containing intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
  CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT      As reported by the Assembly Budget Committee on June 28, 2026, with amendments.
  An Act concerning perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in apparel 1and diaper products1 and amending and supplementing P.L.2025, c.202.
       1.    (New section) a.  Beginning two years after the effective date of P.L.    , c.     (C.        ) (pending before the Legislature as this bill), no person shall sell, offer for sale, manufacture, or distribute for sale or use in the State 1[any]1 apparel 1or a diaper product1 containing intentionally added PFAS.
       1.    (New section) a.  Beginning two years after the effective date of P.L.    , c.     (C.        ) (pending before the Legislature as this bill), no person shall sell, offer for sale, manufacture, or distribute for sale or use in the State 1[any]1 2any2 apparel 1or 2[a]2 diaper product1 containing intentionally added PFAS.
     b.    A violation of the provisions of subsection a.
     b.    2(1) Beginning two years after the effective date of P.L.    , c.     (C.        ) (pending before the Legislature as this bill), a manufacturer of any apparel or diaper product shall certify, in a form and manner prescribed by the division, that each apparel or diaper product that it manufactures does not contain intentionally added PFAS.
of this section shall constitute a violation of P.L.2025, c.202 (C.56:3-53 et al.), and the violator shall be subject to all remedies and penalties available pursuant to section 10 of P.L.2025, c.202 1[(C.56:3-63)]  (C.56:3-62)1.
     (2) The certification required by paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be submitted to the division and be valid for a period of five years.  Upon a modification to the manufacturing process or material components of an apparel or diaper product, the product’s manufacturer shall submit a revised certification reflecting the modifications and that the product does not contain intentionally added PFAS.
     c.     Nothing in this section shall be construed to impose liability on any news media that accepts or publishes advertising for any product or activity that would otherwise be subject to the provisions of this section.
     (3) A manufacturer of any apparel or diaper product shall provide a copy of the certification required by paragraph (1) of this subsection to any person or entity that purchases any apparel or diaper product from the manufacturer.
     c.2   A violation of the provisions 2[of subsection a.]2 of this section shall constitute a violation of P.L.2025, c.202 (C.56:3-53 et al.), and the violator shall be subject to all remedies and penalties available pursuant to section 10 of P.L.2025, c.202 1[(C.56:3-63)]  (C.56:3-62)1.
     2[c.] d.2     Nothing in this section shall be construed to impose liability on any news media that accepts or publishes advertising for any product or activity that would otherwise be subject to the provisions of this section.
     1“Diaper product” means an absorbent product, either disposable or reusable, manufactured to be worn to contain human waste.  The term excludes a “menstrual product” as that term is defined in subsection a.
     1“Diaper product” means an absorbent product, either disposable or reusable, manufactured to be worn to contain human waste.  The term 2[excludes] “diaper product” shall not include2 a “menstrual product” as that term is defined in subsection a.
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How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 2 section(s) of the New Jersey statutes: N.J.S.A. 56:3-55; Section 16 of P.L.2025, c.202.

  • N.J.S.A. 56:3-55

    this act ⟦INS⟧diapers,⟦/INS⟧ ⟦INS⟧excludes⟦/INS⟧ → P.L.2025, c.202 (C.56:3-53 through C.56:3-63) and section 1 of P.L. , c. (C. ) (pending before the Legislature as this bill) "Apparel" means: (1) clothing items intended for regular wear or formal occasions, including, but not limited to, undergarments, shirts, pants, skirts, dresses, overalls, bodysuits, costumes, vests, dancewear, suits, saris, scarves, tops, leggings, school uniforms, leisurewear, athletic wear, sports uniforms, everyday swimwear, formal wear, onesies, bibs, diapers, footwear, and everyday uniforms or work-wear; (2) outdoor apparel; and (3) outdoor apparel designed for severe wet conditions, which includes outdoor apparel designed for persons who engage in outdoor sports not marketed for general consumer use to provide health and safety protection against extended exposure to extreme rain conditions or against extended immersion in water or wet conditions, such as from snow. "Apparel" shall not include personal protective equipment, clothing items for exclusive use by the United States military, or equipment and protective apparel designed to be used for the safe operation of a motorcycle or off-highway vehicle. "Diaper product" means an absorbent product, either disposable or reusable, manufactured to be worn to contain human waste. The term excludes "diaper product" shall not include a "menstrual product" as that term is defined in subsection a. of section 1 of P.L.2025, c.232 (C.56:3-52.1).

    amended

  • Section 16 of P.L.2025, c.202

    this act this act → P.L.2025, c.202 (C.13:1D-71 through C.13:1D-73) P.L.2025, c.202 (C.56:3-53 through C.56:3-63) and section 1 of P.L. , c. (C. ) (pending before the Legislature as this bill)

    amended

Action History

  1. APP

  2. PS PBH

  3. R/S 2RSC

  4. PA

  5. SUB FOR

  6. REP/ACA 2RA

  7. RCM ABU

  8. REP/ACA 2RA

  9. R/A REF ACO

  10. PS

  11. REP/SCS 2RS

  12. INT 1RS REF SEN

Sponsors

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5 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 111 not signed on · 4 voted No

Sponsors (5)

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (111)

111 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Committee vote — ABU

Passed 11 Yea · 4 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 11000
Republican 0400
Total 11400
% of votes cast 73%27%0%0%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Abdelaziz, Al Democrat Yea
Freiman, Roy Democrat Yea
Murphy, Carol A. Democrat Yea
Park, Ellen J. Democrat Yea
Pintor Marin, Eliana Democrat Yea
Reynolds-Jackson, Verlina Democrat Yea
Rodriguez, Gabriel Democrat Yea
Schaer, Gary S. Democrat Yea
Schnall, Alexander Democrat Yea
Spearman, William W. Democrat Yea
Venezia, Michael Democrat Yea
Barlas, Al Republican Nay
Inganamort, Michael Republican Nay
Rumpf, Brian E. Republican Nay
Scharfenberger, Gerry Republican Nay

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Floor vote

Passed 39 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 14001
Democrat 25000
Total 39001
% of votes cast 98%0%0%3%
How each member voted (40)
Member Party Vote
Beach, James Democrat Yea
Burgess, Renee C. Democrat Yea
Burzichelli, John J. Democrat Yea
Cruz-Perez, Nilsa I. Democrat Yea
Cryan, Joseph P. Democrat Yea
Diegnan Jr., Patrick J. Democrat Yea
Gopal, Vin Democrat Yea
Greenstein, Linda R. Democrat Yea
Johnson, Gordon M. Democrat Yea
Lagana, Joseph A. Democrat Yea
McKeon, John F. Democrat Yea
McKnight, Angela V. Democrat Yea
Moriarty, Paul D. Democrat Yea
Mukherji, Raj Democrat Yea
Ruiz, M. Teresa Democrat Yea
Sarlo, Paul A. Democrat Yea
Scutari, Nicholas P. Democrat Yea
Singleton, Troy Democrat Yea
Smith, Bob Democrat Yea
Stack, Brian P. Democrat Yea
Timberlake, Britnee N. Democrat Yea
Turner, Shirley K. Democrat Yea
Vitale, Joseph F. Democrat Yea
Wimberly, Benjie E. Democrat Yea
Zwicker, Andrew Democrat Yea
Amato Jr., Carmen F. Republican Yea
Bramnick, Jon M. Republican Yea
Bucco, Anthony M. Republican Yea
Corrado, Kristin M. Republican Yea
Henry, Owen Republican Yea
Holzapfel, James W. Republican Yea
O'Scanlon Jr., Declan J. Republican Yea
Pennacchio, Joseph Republican Yea
Polistina, Vincent J. Republican Yea
Schepisi, Holly T. Republican Yea
Singer, Robert W. Republican Yea
Space, Parker Republican Yea
Steinhardt, Douglas J. Republican Yea
Testa Jr., Michael L. Republican Not Voting
Tiver, Latham Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 1281 do?
Apparel, added perfluoroalkyl/polyfluoroalkyl-proh sale/manufacture/distribution
Who sponsors S 1281?
S 1281 is sponsored by Sampson, William B., Onyema, Chigozie U., Brennan, Katie, Swain, Lisa, Tully, Chris, Greenstein, Linda R. (Democrat), Turner, Shirley K. (Democrat), Mukherji, Raj (Democrat), and McKeon, John F. (Democrat).
What is the current status of S 1281?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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