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Introduced
11/14/2022
11/14/2022
In Committee
11/14/2022
11/14/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill bans gasoline-powered and diesel-powered motor vehicles from idling for more than two minutes with certain exceptions, including for traffic congestion on a highway and for emergency service vehicles. The bill is based on current Department of Environmental Protection regulations and prohibits idling in residential neighborhoods, condominiums, townhouse developments, and apartment complexes, as well as focusing on creating buffer zones to protect entry ways and windows leading into residences from exhaust fumes created during the idling time period. The bill also makes any individual who violates the provisions of the bill subject to certain civil administrative penalties.
AI Summary
This bill bans gasoline-powered and diesel-powered motor vehicles from idling for more than two minutes, with certain exceptions such as traffic congestion, emergency vehicles, and vehicles being repaired. The bill is based on current Department of Environmental Protection regulations and prohibits idling in residential neighborhoods, condominiums, townhouse developments, and apartment complexes, as well as creating buffer zones to protect entry ways and windows from exhaust fumes. Individuals who violate the provisions of the bill are subject to civil administrative penalties.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee (on 11/14/2022)
Official Document
bill text
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A4862 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A5000/4862_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A5000/4862_I1.PDF |
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