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NJ S4437
NJ S4437Requires DOT to study ability of each public highway to accommodate additional weight of electric vehicles.
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Introduced
05/19/2025
05/19/2025
In Committee
05/19/2025
05/19/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires the New Jersey Department of Transportation (department), within six months of the bill's effective date, to conduct a study on the ability of the public highways of the State to accommodate the additional weight of electric vehicles. Under the bill, this study, at a minimum, would: (1) examine each public highway to determine if, and for what time period, each public highway is equipped to handle the additional weight of electric vehicles; (2) provide recommendations to improve the ability of each public highway to accommodate the additional weight of electric vehicles; and (3) develop a list of public highways that ranks each public highway from least-to-most able to accommodate the additional weight of electric vehicles. The bill also requires the department to prepare and submit a report to the Governor and the Legislature containing the study's findings and recommendations, and the list developed by the department under the study. When considering public highway projects for inclusion in the Annual Transportation Capital Program, the bill also requires the department to prioritize those projects that would address public highways that are unable to accommodate the additional weight of electric vehicles. The bill provides that as a condition of receiving funding for a public highway project under the Annual Transportation Capital Program, the project sponsor would be required to certify that the project enables the public highway to accommodate the additional weight of electric vehicles.
AI Summary
This bill requires the New Jersey Department of Transportation (DOT) to conduct a comprehensive study on the structural readiness of the state's public highways to support electric vehicles (EVs), which are defined as vehicles powered partially or fully by electricity that can be charged from an external electrical source. Within six months of the bill's enactment, the DOT must examine each public highway to determine its capacity to handle the additional weight of EVs, including plug-in hybrid vehicles, and create a ranking list from least to most capable. The study must also provide recommendations for improving highway infrastructure to better accommodate EV weights. Following the study, the DOT must submit a detailed report to the Governor and Legislature within six months, and when considering future transportation capital projects, the department must prioritize highways that currently cannot support EV weights. Additionally, the bill stipulates that any highway project receiving funding must include a certification from the project sponsor that the completed project will enable the highway to accommodate the additional weight of electric vehicles, ensuring long-term infrastructure adaptation to the growing EV market.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee (on 05/19/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S4437 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S4500/4437_I1.HTM |
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