Bill > S4611

This bill, known as the "Vehicle Choice Protection Act," aims to prevent New Jersey state agencies from implementing any rules, regulations, policies, or executive actions that would prohibit or restrict the sale, registration, or use of new internal combustion engine vehicles (ICE vehicles) in the state. The bill specifically defines an internal combustion engine vehicle as any motor vehicle powered wholly or partially by gasoline, diesel, or other hydrocarbon-based fuels. By explicitly prohibiting state agencies from limiting ICE vehicle sales or use, the legislation seeks to protect consumers' ability to purchase and operate traditional gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles, potentially in response to growing environmental regulations or potential future mandates that might favor electric or zero-emission vehicles. The bill would take effect immediately upon enactment and applies to all state agencies, which are defined as any department, board, bureau, commission, or other agency within the State of New Jersey.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S4611