New JerseyNew Jersey would bar sales of menstrual products with added PFAS
If enacted, New Jersey would bar manufacturers from selling disposable and reusable menstrual products with chemicals called PFAS deliberately added to them.
What it does
Starting on the first day of the 25th month after enactment, manufacturers could not sell or distribute menstrual products in New Jersey with PFAS added for a purpose. Unavoidable trace amounts are excluded.
Argument forPeople who use menstrual products could have fewer chances to come into contact with deliberately added PFAS.
Argument againstShoppers might have fewer choices if manufacturers cannot sell menstrual products containing deliberately added PFAS.
More detail
Manufacturers would be barred from selling, distributing, or offering covered products for sale or use in New Jersey. The rule covers disposable and reusable products made to catch menstrual blood or vaginal discharge. The ban applies when PFAS is added to a product or one of its parts for a purpose. Chemicals formed as that PFAS breaks down also count. Technically unavoidable trace amounts are excluded. The ban would take effect on the first day of the 25th month after enactment.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 5Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations CommitteeLatest
- Oct 5Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd ReadingMinor
- Jan 13Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce CommitteeIntroduced
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