This bill provides New Jersey farm employers with tax credits for offering lodging or transportation benefits to their hourly or piece-rate farm workers. Employers can claim up to $250 per employee for qualifying lodging (must be on-site, required for employment, and provided for at least six weeks) and up to $500 per employee for transportation benefits (reimbursing actual commute costs like public transit or fuel). The credits apply against corporate business tax and gross income tax, but cannot exceed 50% of the tax liability. Unused credits may be carried forward for up to four years, and benefits cannot overlap with other tax credits or incentives.
This bill increases the daily traffic threshold from 3,000 to 4,000 vehicles per day for counties and municipalities to install certain speed humps (specifically flat-top speed tables at least 10 feet long) on local residential streets without needing approval from New Jersey's Transportation Commissioner. It applies to streets with posted speeds of 30 mph or less, including projects within 500 feet of schools or school properties. The change simplifies the process for local governments to implement traffic calming measures on lower-traffic residential streets and school-adjacent areas. Note: The bill was withdrawn after being enacted as P.L.2025, c.231.
S 2574 establishes a "Uniform Crash Investigation Protocol Task Force" to create standardized procedures for New Jersey law enforcement agencies investigating motor vehicle or vessel crashes involving fatalities or serious injuries. The task force will develop protocols covering specific scenarios like alcohol/drug involvement, hit-and-runs, or reckless operation (14 listed criteria), incorporating technology like vehicle data recorders and requiring victim-family information sharing via a web portal. Key mechanisms include accountability measures (officer self-assessments, random reviews), transparency provisions, and timeframes aligning with criminal statute of limitations. The protocol must be submitted to the Attorney General within one year of task force formation, affecting all State, county, and municipal law enforcement agencies handling qualifying crashes.
This bill authorizes New Jersey municipalities to charge development impact fees on new construction projects to fund infrastructure improvements. It requires these fees to follow state-established guidelines and directs the funds toward upgrading roads, water systems, sewer facilities, and school infrastructure strained by new development. Developers of new projects will pay these fees, while municipalities will use the revenue to address specific infrastructure needs identified by the state. The bill also includes a funding appropriation to support this fee program.
This bill (S 2454) increases penalties for businesses, public facilities, NJ Transit, and ride-sharing companies that deny access to service dogs and their handlers. Currently, first-time violators face civil fines ($250), but this bill makes the first violation a criminal "petty disorderly persons offense" (up to 30 days jail or $500 fine), with repeat offenses becoming more severe (up to 1 year jail for second+ violations). Penalties collected fund law enforcement training on service dog access rights. The bill applies to violations of existing laws covering public accommodations (P.L.1971, c.130), NJ Transit (P.L.2016, c.25), and transportation network companies (P.L.2017, c.26).
S 1240 requires New Jersey Transit (NJT) to create a five-year pilot program providing free rides on all NJT rail, light rail, and bus services to people already eligible for NJT’s Access Link paratransit service (for individuals with disabilities). The program automatically enrolls eligible users, includes free rides for their personal assistants, and mandates staff training on accessibility. NJT must submit annual reports tracking ridership, satisfaction, and costs, with years 4-5 requiring analysis on potential permanent adoption. This directly affects approximately 25,000 Access Link users in New Jersey who qualify for the service under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
This bill expands eligibility for New Jersey's Transportation Infrastructure Financing Program, allowing the Palisades Interstate Park Commission (PIPC) to apply for state infrastructure funding. Previously, PIPC - responsible for managing parks along the Hudson River border between New Jersey and New York - was excluded from qualifying as a "local government unit" under the program. The bill amends existing law to explicitly include PIPC in the definition of eligible entities for transportation infrastructure projects. This change enables PIPC to access state funds for park-related transportation improvements like road maintenance, parking facilities, or visitor infrastructure. The bill does not create new projects but removes a barrier to existing funding opportunities for the agency.
This bill allows New Jersey municipalities and counties to install automated speed cameras in school zones only after conducting traffic studies showing a documented safety need, such as frequent speeding or accidents. It sets strict technical requirements: cameras must be accurate within ±1 mph, capture two images (including license plates), and include violation dates. Revenue from citations must fund the "School Zone Safety Improvement Fund" for local safety projects, not general budgets. The law explicitly prohibits current photo radar enforcement until these new standards are implemented, directly affecting school zones, local governments, and drivers who speed near schools.
This bill requires New Jersey's Department of Transportation (DOT), New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA), and South Jersey Transportation Authority (SJTA) to build physical barriers on bridges or overpasses deemed high-risk for suicide attempts. Within one year of enactment, each agency must study its bridges to identify those posing significant suicide threats based on height, location, transportation hazards, and past incidents. If barriers are feasible, the agencies must install them; if not, they must implement alternatives like emergency phones, surveillance systems, or crisis hotline access. The law directly affects these transportation agencies and aims to prevent suicide attempts at specific high-risk infrastructure locations.
This bill amends New Jersey's distracted driving law to clarify prohibited uses of wireless devices while driving (except for emergencies or hands-free use), increases fines for violations (especially texting), and creates the "Distracted Driver Enforcement and Education Fund." The fund is financed by 50% of fines collected from distracted driving violations, with the remaining 50% going to the county/municipality where the violation occurred. Money in the fund will be used by the state's Highway Traffic Safety Division to provide grants to local governments for enforcement support and public education campaigns about the dangers of distracted driving. The bill directly affects drivers who violate the law and local governments that can apply for grants to address distracted driving in their communities.
