New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

A 4853: Establishes School Plastics Upcycling Grant Program in DEP to provide proportional awards to eligible schools based on pro rata share of plastics collected, by each school, for upcycling purposes; appropriates $5 million.

In committee Last action May 4, 2026: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee

Plain-language summary

A 4853 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on May 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes School Plastics Upcycling Grant Program in DEP to provide proportional awards to eligible schools based on pro rata share of plastics collected, by each school, for upcycling purposes; appropriates $5 million. Primary sponsor: Carol Murphy (Democratic), Angelozzi, Anthony. Most recent recorded action (May 4, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Carol Murphy (Democratic); Angelozzi, Anthony.