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NJ S496

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Owen Henry

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes private inspection facilities in New Jersey to perform vehicle inspections at locations other than their licensed business address for one or more vehicles

  • Applies to diesel-fueled trucks with gross vehicle weight rating of 8,500 pounds or less, heavy-duty diesel trucks, and diesel-powered motor vehicles

  • Prohibits off-site inspections of school buses and motor vehicles with elevated chassis heights

  • Eliminates current regulatory requirement that limits off-site inspections to fleets of 10 or more vehicles

  • Directs the Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission to adopt implementing rules and regulations

Legislative Description

Authorizes private inspection facilities to perform off-site vehicle inspections of one or more vehicles.

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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