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NJ A3288

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

William Sampson

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits transportation network companies (like Uber and Lyft) from engaging in surge pricing during declared states of emergency in affected areas

  • Defines surge pricing as any fare increase exceeding two times the usual fare rate, including use of rate multipliers

  • Applies to emergencies declared by either the President of the United States or the Governor of New Jersey

  • Establishes civil penalties of up to $10,000 for first offense and up to $20,000 for second and subsequent offenses

  • Amends P.L.2017, c.26 (New Jersey's transportation network company regulations) and takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Prohibits transportation network companies from engaging in surge pricing during state of emergency.

Consumer Affairs

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Consumer Affairs1/13/2026

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