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NJ S179

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Patrick Diegnan

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the "NJpass Program" requiring NJ Transit to contract with eligible organizations (training providers, apprenticeship programs, colleges, employers, government agencies, nonprofits) to offer discounted fares to their employees, students, clients, or customers
  • Requires NJ Transit to establish the "GO NJ Transit Card Program" allowing individuals to load money onto transit cards (minimum $10) to purchase tickets for any NJ Transit bus or rail service, with funds that never expire
  • Mandates fare capping on GO NJ Transit Cards to ensure riders automatically pay the lowest authorized fare for any travel period without upfront full cost
  • Requires implementation of both programs within one year of enactment, with annual reports to the Governor and Legislature on program effectiveness
  • Contracts under NJpass Program limited to 12 months initially and two years maximum upon renewal, with terms negotiated between NJ Transit and participating organizations

Legislative Description

Establishes "NJpass Program" to provide discounted fares to eligible organizations; establishes "GO NJ Transit Card Program" to develop transit cards that can be used to purchase any NJT service.

Transportation

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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