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New Jersey Senate Bill Bans Single-Use Utensils in Restaurants

12/22/2025

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New Jersey Senate Bill 2195 bans on-site restaurants from providing single-use utensils unless requested.
Introduced May 6 and revised December 18, it would require reusable utensils for dine-in customers and limit condiments.
The Department of Environmental Protection would run a 180-day educational campaign on environmental benefits.
Democratic Sen. Bob Smith sponsors the bill and it also covers food trucks and convenience stores while exempting schools and healthcare facilities.

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New Jersey Senate Bill 2195 bans on-site restaurants from providing single-use utensils unless requested.
Introduced May 6 and revised December 18, it would require reusable utensils for dine-in customers and limit condiments.
The Department of Environmental Protection would run a 180-day educational campaign on environmental benefits.
Democratic Sen. Bob Smith sponsors the bill and it also covers food trucks and convenience stores while exempting schools and healthcare facilities.