Increases fines for littering; requires DOT to develop program for litter reporting.

This bill increases fines for littering in New Jersey from $100-$500 to $200-$600 per offense and requires the Department of Transportation (DOT) to create a public litter reporting program. The program would allow residents to report littering via phone, website, or mobile app, including submitting photos, and would direct DOT to notify alleged offenders about penalties and encourage cleanup. Fines collected will fund the program, with $100 from each penalty remitted to DOT. It directly affects anyone who discards trash on public or private property or throws debris from vehicles, including repeat offenders who face higher fines ($250-$1,000) and extended community service.