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NJ S357

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Douglas Steinhardt

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Motorbus operators providing regular route, charter, casino, or special bus services are prohibited from unloading passengers at any location other than scheduled destinations in New Jersey.

  • Operators must carry documentation (departure/arrival schedules, passenger tickets, receipts) demonstrating the scheduled destination at all times while operating.

  • New Jersey Transit Corporation and its contracted operators are exempt from these requirements.

  • Violations carry a penalty of up to $1,000 per offense, with each instance of unloading at an unscheduled location constituting a separate violation.

  • Motorbuses used in violation may be confiscated and forfeited; emergency unloadings are exempt if the operator contacts emergency services and passengers remain near the bus.

Legislative Description

Requires certain motorbus operators to unload passengers at scheduled destinations.

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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