NJ bill would ban using Green Acres funds for artificial turf fields

By: Zo Terrana

Outlets: NJ State House News Service

Published: September 17, 2026

Words: 595

Last Updated: 23 hours, 6 minutes ago

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TRENTON, N.J. - The Environmental and Solid Waste Committee unanimously voted to move a measure that would prohibit using Green Acres funds for artificial turf.

The bill prohibits the spending of Green Acres grants or loans for the purchase, use, installation or replacement of artificial turf fields.

“It's a big conversation that we need to have in New Jersey regarding, not just turf fields, but how are we using public …

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