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NJ S496
NJ S496Authorizes private inspection facilities to perform off-site vehicle inspections of one or more vehicles.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill authorizes a private inspection facility to perform an off-site vehicle inspection of one or more vehicles, including, but not limited to, diesel-fueled trucks with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 8,500 pounds or less, heavy-duty diesel trucks, and diesel-powered motor vehicles. However, the bill provides that a private inspection facility is not authorized to perform an off-site inspection of a school bus or a motor vehicle with an elevated chassis height. Under current regulations, a private inspection facility is only authorized to perform off-site inspections of a fleet of 10 or more vehicles. Under the bill, an "off-site vehicle inspection" means a vehicle inspection conducted at a location other than the private inspection facility's licensed business address, which inspection is conducted in compliance with the rules and regulations adopted by the Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission.
AI Summary
This bill allows private inspection facilities to conduct vehicle inspections at locations other than their licensed business address, a process defined as an "off-site vehicle inspection," provided these inspections follow the rules set by the Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission. This expansion of services includes various diesel-powered vehicles, such as trucks with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 8,500 pounds or less and heavy-duty diesel trucks, but specifically excludes school buses and vehicles with elevated chassis heights. Previously, private inspection facilities were only permitted to conduct off-site inspections for fleets of 10 or more vehicles, and this bill removes that fleet size requirement, enabling inspections of one or more vehicles off-site.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S496 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S0500/496_I1.HTM |
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