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NJ S4565

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/2/2025

Primary Sponsor

Patrick Diegnan

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to establish an Interim Alternative ZEV Compliance Program within one year of enactment, covering model years 2027 through 2031

  • Allows vehicle manufacturers to elect participation in the alternative program by notifying DEP by October 1 of the calendar year preceding the model year

  • Participating manufacturers must offer New Jersey dealers a portfolio with the required share of zero-emission vehicles, but only up to the quantity actually ordered by consumers, with no mandate for dealers or consumers to purchase specific vehicles

  • Manufacturers complying with the Interim Alternative ZEV Compliance Program receive full legal protection against civil penalties, criminal penalties, injunctions, and debarment from State contracts for not meeting zero-emission vehicle sales quotas

  • Adds definitions to existing law for "light-duty truck," "new vehicle" (7,500 miles or fewer), and "passenger vehicle" (designed for 12 or fewer individuals)

Legislative Description

Requires DEP to adopt rules and regulations establishing alternative provisions by which vehicle manufacturers may comply with Low Emission Vehicle program.

Environment and Energy

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee

6/2/2025

Committee Referrals

Environment and Energy6/2/2025

Full Bill Text

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