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NJ S2044

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Vincent Polistina

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • South Jersey Transportation Authority (SJTA) must automatically suspend toll collection on the Atlantic City Expressway east of the Garden State Parkway whenever U.S. Route 40 is closed at any point east of the Garden State Parkway.

  • The bill addresses the lack of toll-free alternatives for motorists traveling between Atlantic City and Pleasantville when Route 40, which is prone to flooding, becomes impassable.

  • The legislation takes effect immediately upon enactment.

  • Sponsored by Senator Vincent J. Polistina (District 2, Atlantic) and Senator Patrick J. Diegnan, Jr. (District 18, Middlesex), pre-filed for the 2026 legislative session.

Legislative Description

Requires SJTA to suspend certain tolls on the Atlantic City Expressway in certain circumstances.

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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