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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 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 for traffic congestion, emergency services, and vehicle maintenance. The bill is based on current Department of Environmental Protection regulations and prohibits idling in residential areas, condominiums, townhouses, and apartments, as well as creating buffer zones to protect residences from exhaust fumes. Individuals who violate the provisions of the bill can be subject to civil administrative penalties.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee (on 01/09/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A472 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A0500/472_I1.HTM |
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