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A 2087

Prohibits use of receipt paper containing bisphenol A.

2024-2025 Regular Session Introduced by Clinton Calabrese and 4 co-sponsors

New Jersey bill prohibits BPA in receipt paper to reduce chemical exposure for retail workers and consumers through frequent skin contact.

Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Environment, Natural Resources, and Solid Waste Committee
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Bill Summary · A 2087

Legislative bill overview

Bill A 2087 would prohibit the use of bisphenol A (BPA) in receipt paper sold or distributed in New Jersey. The bill targets a specific chemical commonly used in thermal receipt paper at retail and service establishments. This represents a targeted chemical restriction at the state level rather than a comprehensive BPA ban.

Why is this important

BPA is an endocrine disruptor that can leach from receipt paper into human skin, particularly during frequent handling or in warm conditions. Workers in retail, food service, and hospitality face elevated exposure through repeated receipt handling. This bill addresses a specific, high-exposure pathway that federal regulations have not yet addressed, making it relevant for occupational and consumer health protection.

Potential points of contention

  • Industry compliance costs: Businesses would need to source alternative receipt paper, potentially at higher costs, which could burden small retailers and restaurants already operating on thin margins
  • Economic competitiveness: Stricter chemical restrictions in New Jersey than neighboring states could disadvantage in-state businesses or shift purchasing to out-of-state suppliers
  • Alternative safety questions: Replacement chemicals in receipt paper have not been exhaustively studied, raising questions about whether substitutes are genuinely safer or simply less researched
  • Enforcement and scope: Unclear how the state would enforce compliance across thousands of small businesses and whether mail orders or out-of-state purchases would be regulated

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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