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NJ S1758
Bill
Status
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Paul Moriarty
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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