Eliminates prohibition on paper bags, and allows packaging options, for certain grocery orders for three years; requires program for disposition of reusable bags; extends timeframe for use of certain bags by food banks and pantries.

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Overview Bill text 1 History 1 Sponsors

Jan 13, 2026 · Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

1% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base In Committee — base rate 4%, measured from NJ's completed sessions
Momentum -5 26/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 271 days quiet

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