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Introduced
06/05/2025
06/05/2025
In Committee
06/05/2025
06/05/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill prohibits the New Jersey Turnpike Authority, the South Jersey Transportation Authority, or an entity contracted by the lead agency of the New Jersey E-ZPass Group to administer the State's electronic toll collection system (E-ZPass) from charging a service fee to an E-ZPass account holder. Under the bill, "service fee" means an additional amount added to the monthly billing statement of an electronic toll collection system account holder for the primary purpose of having enrolled in the State's electronic toll collection system and not for actual usage of the electronic toll collection system; and "lead agency of the New Jersey E-ZPass Group" means an agency, authority, or political subdivision of this State that has the authority to enter into, manage, or negotiate contracts to provide service to accounts with a New Jersey electronic toll collection system under current law.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the New Jersey Turnpike Authority and the South Jersey Transportation Authority, as well as any entities they contract to manage the state's electronic toll collection system (E-ZPass), from charging service fees to E-ZPass account holders. Specifically, the bill defines a "service fee" as an additional charge on a monthly billing statement that is primarily added for being enrolled in the electronic toll collection system, rather than for actual system usage. The bill clarifies that "lead agency of the New Jersey E-ZPass Group" refers to a state agency, authority, or political subdivision with the power to enter into, manage, or negotiate contracts for E-ZPass account services. By preventing these agencies from imposing such fees, the bill aims to make electronic toll collection more affordable and accessible for New Jersey drivers who use the E-ZPass system. The legislation would take effect immediately upon enactment.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee (on 06/05/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S4585 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S5000/4585_I1.HTM |
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