N.J. Stat. § 13:1D-73

14. a. The department shall conduct PFAS-related research and comprehensive monitoring and testing of the presence and impact of PFAS on the environmental media within the State, including air, ground and surface water, biota, sediment, and soil. The purpose of the department’s research shall be to gain knowledge surrounding the subject of PFAS, provide insight into the proper management and mitigation of PFAS within the State, and to protect the environment from the adverse impacts of PFAS. b. The department’s research shall include, at a minimum: (1) the collection of soil samples from throughout the State for monitoring and testing for PFAS; (2) the collection of water samples from throughout the State for monitoring and testing for PFAS; (3) the collection of air samples from throughout the State for monitoring and testing for PFAS; (4) the collection of biosolids from throughout the State for monitoring and testing for PFAS; (5) the collection of fish, plant, and animal samples from throughout the State for monitoring and testing for PFAS; (6) the comparison of PFAS samples gathered across the State in an effort to measure levels of PFAS contamination and also determine if there are any hotspots of PFAS contamination in the State; (7) research concerning the impact of PFAS on the State’s air, water, and soil quality and ways to mitigate the negative impacts of PFAS; (8) data collection of research findings and mitigation efforts concerning PFAS in other States and countries; and (9) any other data collection and research that the department deems necessary to improve the current foundation of knowledge on the subject of PFAS. c. No later than two years after the effective date of this act, and annually thereafter, the department shall provide a report to the Governor and the Legislature, pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1), summarizing their research findings and activities and providing recommendations for programs, policies, and legislation to address the presence of PFAS in the State. L.2025, c.202, s.14.