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NJ S141

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Nilsa Cruz-Perez

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all new or used school buses purchased starting 37 months after enactment to be equipped with video cameras installed on or adjacent to the crossing control arm ("stop" sign arm)
  • Video cameras must be of a design and type approved by the Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission
  • School buses equipped with video cameras must be used to transport elementary school students whenever practicable, effective immediately upon enactment
  • Agencies, boards of education, nonpublic schools, and school bus contractors must submit a list to the Commissioner of Education within 37 months identifying which student transport vehicles have the required video cameras
  • Video cameras are intended to assist enforcement of laws prohibiting vehicles from passing school buses during student pickup or discharge

Legislative Description

Requires video camera on certain school buses with crossing control arms.

Education

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee

1/9/2024

Committee Referrals

Education1/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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