New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 5 D cosponsors

A 4908 — Prohibits expenditure of Green Acres funds for purchase, use, installation, or replacement of artificial turf fields.

Last action — REP/ACA 2RA

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

This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced May 07, 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

    3 primary, 6 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (5 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The bill prohibits using Green Acres funds for artificial turf fields.

This legislation bans the expenditure of Green Acres funds on the purchase, use, installation, or replacement of artificial turf fields. It aims to limit financial support for this type of sports surface through specific funding channels.

Summary

Artificial turf fields-proh funds for purchase, use, installation or replacement

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

10 added · 16 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment changes the language regarding how funds from the "Preserve New Jersey Green Acres Fund" can be used. Previously, the text stated that these funds could not be used for various purposes related to artificial turf fields, while the amended version clarifies that grants or loans awarded after the effective date of this section should not be used for those purposes. This clarification emphasizes the restriction on funding specifically for artificial turf fields, which may impact projects related to recreational fields.

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A4908 ASSEMBLY, No.
A4908 1R [First Reprint] ASSEMBLY, No.
  CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT      As introduced.
  CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT      As reported by the Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee on September 17, 2026, with amendments.
       2.    The moneys deposited in the "Preserve New Jersey Green Acres Fund," established pursuant to section 6 of P.L.2016, c.12 (C.13:8C-48) or any other Green Acres Fund, shall not be used to fund the purchase, use, installation, or replacement of artificial turf fields.
       2.    1[The] A grant or loan award made after the effective date of this section and funded, in whole or in part, by1 moneys deposited in the "Preserve New Jersey Green Acres Fund," established pursuant to section 6 of P.L.2016, c.12 (C.13:8C-48) or any other Green Acres Fund, shall not be used 1[to fund] for1 the purchase, use, installation, or replacement of artificial turf fields.
    STATEMENT        This bill would prohibit the expenditure of Green Acres funds for the purchase, use, installation, or replacement of artificial turf.  Synthetic turf contains a myriad of chemicals known to be harmful to humans, including carcinogens, neurotoxicants, and endocrine-disrupting chemicals, as well as microplastics, nanoplastics, and perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.  Natural grass is free of the health and environmental hazards associated with synthetic turf.  While synthetic turf is often touted as cost-effective, low-maintenance, and water-saving, the environmental, health, and safety risks greatly outweigh the intended benefits.
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Action History

  1. REP/ACA 2RA

  2. INT 1RA REF AEN

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3 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 111 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (111)

111 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does A 4908 do?
Artificial turf fields-proh funds for purchase, use, installation or replacement
Who sponsors A 4908?
A 4908 is sponsored by Swain, Lisa, Haider, Shama A., Sampson, William B., McCoy, Tennille R., Collazos-Gill, Alixon (Democrat), Freiman, Roy (Democrat), Kearney, Vincent M. (Democrat), Bhalla, Ravi S. (Democrat), and Brennan, Katie (Democrat).
What is the current status of A 4908?
This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced May 07, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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