New Jersey S681: Electronic Cigarette Extended Producer Reponsibility Act-concerns

What the bill says

An Act concerning the end-of-life management of electronic cigarettes and supplementing Title 13 of the Revised Statutes.

From the amended text, October 8, 2026:

An Act concerning the end-of-life management of electronic cigarettes and supplementing Title 13 of the Revised Statutes. Be It Enacted by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey: 1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Electronic Cigarette Extended Producer Responsibility Act." 2. a. The Legislature finds and declares that: (1) In the past decade, consumption and sales of electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, have risen dramatically worldwide; (2) Approximately 60 million e-cigarettes and refills are sold annually, and one-third of these are designed for single-use, according to a 2019 study in the Journal of Environmental Management; (3) E-cigarettes are a growing waste management concern because, despite their small size, they are consumed and discarded much more quickly than typical electronics 1 [ADDED: , they contribute to litter, and they are a source of fires in waste and recycling trucks, transfer stations, and sorting and processing facilities] 1 ; (4) The disposal of e-cigarette waste products into the environment is problematic due to the presence of oxidants, reactive oxygen species, nanoparticles, metals, and toxic compounds including nicotine, carbonyls, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) such as benzene and toluene; (5) Local governments, businesses, and residents of the State do not have ready access to an efficient, environmentally sound, and cost-effective disposal method for e-cigarettes; …

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Sponsors

• Bob Smith (D, 17) · primary sponsor
• Joseph F. Vitale (D, 19) · primary sponsor
• John F. McKeon (D, 27)

Latest actions

1. October 8, 2026: REF SBA
2. October 8, 2026: REP/SCA 2RS
3. January 13, 2026: INT 1RS REF SEN

Votes

• Senate Environment and Energy Committee: Reported with committee amendments (Sca) (October 8, 2026): 4 yea, 1 nay, passed

Common questions

What is S681?

S681 is a bill in the New Jersey Legislature (2026-2027 Regular Session): Electronic Cigarette Extended Producer Reponsibility Act-concerns.

What does S681 do?

In its own words: An Act concerning the end-of-life management of electronic cigarettes and supplementing Title 13 of the Revised Statutes.

What is the status of S681?

In committee as of October 8, 2026. Latest action: REF SBA (October 8, 2026).

Who sponsored S681?

Bob Smith (D, 17), with 2 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for S681?

On the New Jersey Legislature website: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S681