This bill prohibits automobile insurers in New Jersey from excluding uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage when an insured uses a vehicle owned by their employer. It directly affects employees who drive employer-owned vehicles as part of their job duties. The key provision requires insurers to provide full coverage under these circumstances without disclaimers, ensuring protection for drivers using work vehicles. The bill amends existing insurance law to eliminate this specific exclusion, maintaining consistent coverage requirements for all covered vehicles.
This bill redirects funds previously set aside for widening the New Jersey Turnpike (a project canceled in 2025) to expand the Hudson Bergen Light Rail. Within three months of the bill's effective date, the New Jersey Turnpike Authority must transfer these funds to the state’s General Fund, and the New Jersey Transit Corporation must use them exclusively for Hudson Bergen Light Rail operations. The bill directly affects NJ Transit’s funding for rail service and riders in Hudson and Bergen counties who rely on this system. It makes no new policy changes but reallocates existing funds to prioritize light rail expansion over the canceled turnpike project.
This bill requires school districts or contracted transportation providers in New Jersey to maintain at least one school bus aide for every 15 special needs students on any bus transporting such students, including mixed buses with general education students. It defines "special needs" as students eligible for special education services under federal law, excluding those classified solely for "specific learning disability." The requirement applies immediately upon enactment and takes effect for the first full school year after the bill becomes law. The bill directly affects school transportation providers and ensures consistent aide staffing for students requiring specialized support during bus transit.
This bill requires New Jersey Transit (NJT) and county transit agencies to provide free one-time transit passes to individuals seeking access to One Stop Career Centers. The passes cover up to three round-trips and must be offered upon application, with applicants needing to demonstrate their intent to access these centers. County transit agencies are encouraged to align their application process with NJT’s system. The policy directly affects job seekers accessing career services, removing a transportation barrier for low-income residents.
This bill requires New Jersey's pension fund managers to prioritize investing state pension funds in New Jersey infrastructure projects (like roads, utilities, or energy systems) over comparable projects in other states. It applies to all pension funds managed by the state's Division of Investment. The law mandates this preference only when the in-state project meets the same investment standards as out-of-state options, ensuring fiduciary duty is maintained. The goal is to direct pension investments toward improving New Jersey's infrastructure while seeking comparable financial returns.
This bill imposes new annual registration fees for electric vehicles in New Jersey: $300 for passenger EVs and $450 for commercial EVs starting July 2025, collected by the Motor Vehicle Commission. It reduces highway fuel tax rates from 10.5¢ to 7¢ per gallon for gasoline and 13.5¢ to 9¢ for diesel fuel. All fees and tax revenues will fund the state's Transportation Trust Fund. The bill also authorizes the Department of Transportation to conduct a study on alternative revenue sources for transportation infrastructure.
This bill establishes a three-year pilot program to expand paratransit services for seniors and people with disabilities in New Jersey, focusing on areas not well-served by the existing Access Link program. It requires the Transportation Commissioner to designate three regions (north, central, and south), prioritize community-based organizations serving seniors/disabled individuals, and set strict standards for providers (including insurance, vehicle safety, staff training, and 15-minute pickup guarantees). Approved providers must maintain detailed service logs and report on wait times and complaints. After the pilot, the Transportation and Human Services Commissioners must submit a report evaluating the program’s success and recommending whether to make it permanent statewide. The bill directly affects seniors, people with disabilities, and community-based transportation providers seeking to participate.
New Jersey's A-1522 reduces mandatory parking requirements for new residential developments based on their distance to public transportation. The bill requires a 20% reduction in parking spaces for developments within 0.5-1 mile of transit, 30% for 0.25-0.5 miles, and 50% within 0.25 miles of rail stations, bus routes (with five or more regular routes), or bus stops (with 15+ stops). This directly affects residential developers building near qualifying transit infrastructure across the state. The policy aims to encourage transit-oriented development by lowering construction costs for projects close to public transportation. The bill is currently pending in the Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
New Jersey's bill A 768 would allow manufacturers to test self-driving vehicles on public roads under strict conditions. It requires manufacturers to obtain $5 million in insurance, get state agency approval, and prove their technology meets safety standards - including disengagement systems, visual alerts, and 30-second crash data recording. The bill mandates written disclosures to buyers about data collected by the vehicle's sensors and requires testing on private roads or out-of-state roads before public testing. This legislation directly affects autonomous vehicle manufacturers seeking to test in New Jersey, not individual drivers or passengers.
This bill establishes rules for on-demand micro transit services (like app-based shared rides) operating in New Jersey. It requires providers - such as the New Jersey Transit Corporation, county agencies, or other entities - to report monthly data on costs, ridership, and wait times, and to publish quarterly summaries online. Key requirements include ensuring drivers have commercial licenses, receive fair pay comparable to other transit workers, provide accessible services for people with disabilities (including wheelchair vehicles and non-smartphone options), and create new service in areas without existing transit ("transit deserts") rather than replacing it. A new Micro Transit Oversight Committee must certify all plans meet these standards before services begin.
