Requires certain motor vehicles to install rear-seat detection systems.

This bill requires all passenger automobiles manufactured in New Jersey after its effective date to be equipped with rear-seat detection systems that alert drivers when children or pets are left unattended in the vehicle. The system must use auditory, visual, and haptic warnings to notify people inside and outside the car, and it cannot be disabled or overridden by the driver. The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission will establish the specific design specifications for these systems, which may also include features to notify emergency services of the vehicle's location. This legislation aims to prevent heatstroke deaths by ensuring vehicles automatically warn owners when someone is left inside after the engine is turned off.