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NJ A3430

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Heather Simmons

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals New Jersey's 2015 law (C.56:10-27.1) that allowed Tesla and other zero emission vehicle manufacturers to sell directly to consumers without using franchised dealerships
  • Reinstates the requirement that all motor vehicle sales in New Jersey must occur through franchised dealerships, eliminating the exception previously granted to zero emission vehicle manufacturers
  • Removes the statutory definition of "zero emission vehicle" from the motor vehicle franchisor laws
  • Amends multiple sections of New Jersey law (R.S.39:10-19, C.56:10-7.4, C.56:10-26, C.56:10-27, C.56:10-28) to delete references to the zero emission vehicle exception
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

"End Tesla Exception Act"; repeals statute permitting Tesla and other zero emission vehicle manufacturers to sell vehicles directly to consumers.

Consumer Affairs

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Consumer Affairs1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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