Bill > A5929

This bill prohibits the New Jersey Turnpike Authority and the South Jersey Transportation Authority, as well as any entities contracted to administer the state's electronic toll collection system (E-ZPass), from charging service fees to E-ZPass account holders. A service fee is specifically defined as an additional charge on a monthly billing statement that is primarily intended to penalize users for being enrolled in the electronic toll collection system, rather than reflecting actual usage of the system. The bill clarifies that the "lead agency of the New Jersey E-ZPass Group" refers to the state agency with the authority to enter into, manage, and negotiate contracts for electronic toll collection accounts. By preventing these agencies from imposing such fees, the bill aims to reduce financial burdens on drivers who use the electronic toll collection system in New Jersey. The legislation would take effect immediately upon enactment, providing immediate relief to E-ZPass account holders in the state.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A5929