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NJ S2607

Bill

Status

Passed

9/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Teresa Ruiz

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Private motorbus operators must provide at least 4 months written notice to the NJ Motor Vehicle Commission and NJ Transit Corporation before substantially curtailing regular route service

  • Operators must give customers at least 3 months written notice before service curtailment and hold at least one public meeting in the affected area within 15 days of customer notification

  • Public meeting notices must be sent to the Motor Vehicle Commission, NJ Transit, affected state legislators, municipal mayors and governing bodies, and county commissioners

  • Violations carry civil penalties of up to $10,000 per violation, in addition to any other penalties available under law

  • The law excludes charter bus, special bus, casino bus operations, and routes primarily operated for tourism or recreational purposes

Legislative Description

Requires private bus operators to provide notice and hold public meetings for certain service changes.

Bills and Joint Resolutions Signed by the Governor

Last Action

Approved P.L.2024, c.69.

9/12/2024

Committee Referrals

Transportation and Independent Authorities3/18/2024
Transportation2/5/2024

Full Bill Text

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