S 159 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Requires NJT to expand or modify routes and hours of certain transportation services and to solicit input from individuals diagnosed with autism.

S 159 requires New Jersey Transit (NJT) to expand or modify bus, paratransit, and rail service routes and hours within one year to better accommodate the mobility needs of people diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Before making these changes, NJT must directly solicit input from autistic individuals and their advocates. The bill also mandates that NJT seek annual feedback from this group to assess whether current services meet their needs and whether further adjustments are needed. This law directly affects NJT's service planning and requires ongoing collaboration with the autism community.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee
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