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NJ S1070
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Nilsa Cruz-Perez
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AI Summary
- Requires all new or used school buses purchased 37 months after enactment to be equipped with video cameras installed on or adjacent to the crossing control arm ("stop" sign arm)
- Video cameras must be of a design and type approved by the Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission
- School buses equipped with video cameras must be used to transport elementary school students whenever practicable
- Cameras are intended to assist enforcement of laws prohibiting vehicles from passing school buses while passengers are being picked up or discharged
- Agencies, boards of education, nonpublic schools, and school bus contractors must submit a list of student transport vehicles to the Commissioner of Education within 37 months, indicating which have cameras installed
Legislative Description
Requires video camera on certain school buses with crossing control arms.
Education
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
1/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Education1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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