S 1963 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Requires child care center vehicles to be equipped with alarm system prompting driver to inspect vehicle for children left unattended in vehicle.

This bill requires all vehicles used to transport children to and from licensed child care centers (excluding private passenger cars) to have an approved alarm system that prompts drivers to check for children before exiting. It directly affects child care centers and their transportation providers by mandating this safety feature to prevent children from being left unattended in vehicles. The Department of Children and Families must establish safety standards for these alarms and approve compliant systems, working with the Motor Vehicle Commission. The requirement takes effect six months after the bill is enacted.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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Holly Schepisi
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