S 4293 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Amends definition of "commercial motor vehicle" to revise minimum passenger capacity threshold.

This bill updates New Jersey law to change the passenger count required for a vehicle to be classified as a commercial motor vehicle. Specifically, it raises the threshold from 15 passengers to 16 passengers, meaning vehicles designed to carry fewer than 16 people (including the driver) will no longer fall under this specific definition. This change directly affects drivers, fleet operators, and regulatory agencies by altering which vehicles must comply with commercial driver license rules and related safety standards. The amendment is part of a broader update to the state's commercial driver license act and does not change requirements for vehicles transporting hazardous materials or those used for school transportation.
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Introduced May 14, 2026 Last action May 14, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee
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