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NJ S2917
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Raj Mukherji
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AI Summary
- Creates a three-member Rider Advocacy Commission within the Department of Transportation, with appointees serving five-year terms from the Governor, Senate President, and Assembly Speaker
- Establishes the NJ Transit Office of Customer Advocate, headed by a Rider Advocate appointed by the Commission to represent transit rider interests independently from NJ Transit management
- Requires NJ Transit to immediately provide all documents to the Office regarding proposed fare increases, service curtailments, or service expansions for independent analysis and reporting to the NJT board, Governor, and Legislature
- Mandates monthly public meetings with riders (with remote attendance options) and continuous public input through the Office's website and voicemail
- Funds the Commission and Office through state appropriations separate from NJ Transit's budget, with annual reports due by March 31
Legislative Description
Establishes NJT Office of Customer Advocate and Rider Advocacy Commission.
Budget and Appropriations
Last Action
Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
3/2/2026
Committee Referrals
Budget and Appropriations3/2/2026
Transportation1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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