New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 177: Eliminates prohibition on provision of single-use paper bags by grocery stores for delivery orders; requires certain retailers to repurpose cardboard boxes if feasible.

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee

Plain-language summary

S 177 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Eliminates prohibition on provision of single-use paper bags by grocery stores for delivery orders; requires certain retailers to repurpose cardboard boxes if feasible. Primary sponsor: Diegnan, Patrick J., Jr., Jim Beach (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Diegnan, Patrick J., Jr.; Jim Beach (Democratic).