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Read. Follow. Verify.New Jersey Bill A922 Repeals Bans on Single-Use Plastic Bags, Paper Bags, and Polystyrene Foam
Last action · January 13, 2026: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste CommitteeSponsors: Azzariti Jr., John V., M.D. and 5 others
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What This Bill Would Do
New Jersey Bill A922 repeals the state's existing prohibitions on the sale and distribution of single-use plastic carryout bags, single-use paper carryout bags, food service products, and single-use plastic straws. The bill takes effect on the 60th day following enactment, removing restrictions on stores and food service businesses.
Retailers and food service businesses will regain the legal right to provide customers with single-use plastic bags, paper bags, containers, and plastic straws without facing statutory penalties.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
retail stores and grocery stores
Retail stores and grocery stores regain the option to provide single-use plastic and paper carryout bags to customers.
food service businesses
Food service businesses are permitted to distribute polystyrene foam products and single-use plastic straws.
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
1 action- Jan 13, 2026HouseIntroducedIntroduced, Referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee
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Direct Reversal of 2020 Plastics Legislation
The bill explicitly targets and repeals sections of P.L.2020, c.117, signaling a legislative attempt to undo recent sweeping single-use restrictions.
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