Authorizes use of school bus monitoring systems.
This bill amends New Jersey's school bus stop laws to authorize the use of school bus monitoring systems for enforcement. It directly affects drivers who illegally pass stopped school buses (including those transporting children or individuals with developmental disabilities) and school districts/municipalities that install such systems. Key provisions establish that violations captured by these systems result in a $250 civil penalty (instead of criminal penalties), with collected funds directed to municipal and school safety programs. The bill also clarifies that registered vehicle owners are presumed responsible for violations recorded by the systems.
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Introduction
Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee
upper
1 primary · 27 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Joe Lagana
DDemocratic
Co
Angela McKnight
DDemocratic
Co
Benjie Wimberly
DDemocratic
Co
Bob Singer
RRepublican
Co
Bob Smith
DDemocratic
Co
Brian Stack
DDemocratic
Co
Britnee Timberlake
DDemocratic
Co
Doug Steinhardt
RRepublican
Co
Gordon Johnson
DDemocratic
Co
Holly Schepisi
RRepublican
Co
Jim Beach
DDemocratic
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