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NJ A5528

NJ A5528
Requires NJTA and SJTA to exempt certain disabled veterans from E-ZPass tolls.

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Introduced
04/10/2025
In Committee
04/10/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires the New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA) and South Jersey Transportation Authority (SJTA) to establish and maintain an electric toll collection exemption program (toll exemption program) for certain disabled veterans who have an account with the New Jersey electronic toll collection system (E-ZPass). The toll exemption program is to be available for a vehicle that is owned or leased by a disabled veteran; is registered in the State of New Jersey and displays a license plate bearing the term "Disabled Vet" that was issued for the motor vehicle; and has an active New Jersey E-ZPass account. To qualify for the toll exemption program, a disabled veteran is required to have applied and been approved for a license plate bearing the term "Disabled Vet" before applying for the toll exemption program. The NJTA and the SJTA are then required to approve an application by a disabled veteran who is in possession of and approved for a license plate bearing the term "Disabled Vet" for the toll exemption program.

AI Summary

This bill requires the New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA) and South Jersey Transportation Authority (SJTA) to create toll exemption programs for certain disabled veterans using the E-ZPass electronic toll collection system. To qualify, a disabled veteran must own or lease a vehicle registered in New Jersey with a special "Disabled Vet" license plate and maintain an active E-ZPass account. Before applying for the toll exemption, the disabled veteran must first obtain the special license plate through the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission. Once approved for the "Disabled Vet" license plate, the veteran can then apply for the toll exemption program with either the NJTA or SJTA, which are required to approve applications from veterans meeting these criteria. The bill defines key terms such as "electronic toll collection system" and references existing state law regarding disabled veteran license plates. The new toll exemption programs will take effect 90 days after the bill is enacted, providing a processing period for the authorities to implement the new requirements.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee (on 04/10/2025)
(1 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A5528
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A6000/5528_I1.HTM
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