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NJ A5612

Bill

Status

Engrossed

12/22/2025

Primary Sponsor

Clinton Calabrese

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes NJ Transit Corporation to install and operate bus-mounted camera systems to capture images of vehicles illegally stopped, standing, or parked in dedicated bus lanes, bus stop zones, or designated bicycle lanes

  • Sets fines at $45 for first offense, increasing by $45 for subsequent violations within 12 months, up to a maximum of $135, with the fine structure resetting after a violation-free 12-month period

  • Requires a 180-day public education campaign at program launch, followed by a 90-day warning-only period before actual fines are issued

  • Prohibits the use of facial recognition technology and requires recorded images to be destroyed within 15 days if no violation occurred, or retained for up to 6 months after final disposition if a violation is documented

  • Directs excess revenue from fines, after covering administrative costs, to fund NJ Transit's Access Link paratransit services for individuals with disabilities

Legislative Description

Concerns parking violations that obstruct NJT bus operations and bicycle lanes in certain circumstances.

Transportation

Last Action

Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee

1/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/6/2026
Science, Innovation and Technology5/8/2025
Transportation and Independent Authorities5/5/2025

Full Bill Text

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