Requires installation of certain rescue supplies on certain bridges.
This bill requires New Jersey's transportation authorities to install storage cabinets containing a rescue tube and life jacket on all bridges over 100 feet long that cross waterways. The mandate applies to the Department of Transportation, Turnpike Authority, South Jersey Transportation Authority, Port Authority, Delaware River Port Authority, Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission, and Delaware River and Bay Authority. Each cabinet must be installed within six months of the law's effective date. The provisions directly affect first responders who would use these supplies to assist drowning victims. The bill focuses solely on equipment installation with no additional policy changes.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee
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2 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Aura Dunn
RRepublican
P
Gary Schaer
DDemocratic
Co
Anthony Verrelli
DDemocratic
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