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NJ S1758

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Paul Moriarty

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Omnibus (bus) drivers must visually inspect their bus at the end of each transportation route to ensure no person with a disability has been left on board

  • Commercial motor vehicle driving privileges will be suspended for one month for a first offense, six months for a second offense, and permanently revoked for a third offense of leaving a disabled passenger on the bus

  • Permanent revocation of driving privileges applies if a driver acts with gross negligence and a disabled passenger left on the bus is harmed as a result of foreseeable danger

  • The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission must record any violations in the driver's records and report suspensions or revocations to the federal Commercial Driver License Information System (CDLIS)

  • The law takes effect on the first day of the fourth month following enactment

Legislative Description

Requires omnibus drivers to inspect bus at end of route for passengers with disabilities.

Transportation

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee

1/9/2024

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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