Alixon Collazos-Gill
A 4908 status: Reported — Reported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments, 2nd Reading (updated Sep 17, 2026).
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Bill summary
The bill prohibits the use of any state Green Acres grant or loan funds for the purchase, installation, or replacement of artificial turf fields.
Municipalities, school districts, and state agencies that apply for Green Acres funding for recreational projects.
Recipients of Green Acres funds must restrict project designs to natural grass or other non-synthetic surfaces.
Requires municipalities and districts to switch to natural grass, potentially increasing ongoing maintenance costs for mowing, watering, and soil management.
Takes effect immediately upon enactment, applying to all grant or loan awards made after the effective date.
Reduces public exposure to toxic chemicals and microplastics; mitigates heat-related injuries in athletes; protects local water quality from synthetic runoff.
May lead to higher long-term operational budgets at the local level and reduced availability of playing fields during wet weather conditions.
The long-term impact on the total number of playable field hours available to youth and community sports leagues remains uncertain.
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Municipalities may face budget strain due to higher maintenance costs for natural grass
Analysis scope
Does not account for non-Green Acres funded turf projects
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