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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill amends current law to add additional penalties for certain limousine law violations. Specifically, the bill increases the penalties to a fine of $7,500, the suspension of the violator's driver's license for six months, and the impoundment of the violator's vehicle for the third and any subsequent offense of: (1) operating a limousine without a license issued by a municipality; (2) knowingly permitting a driver to operate a limousine without a validly issued driver's license or a validly issued commercial driver license; (3) failing to have filed an insurance policy in the amount of $1.5 million or in certain other amounts as required by current law; or (4) operating a limousine in which the number of passengers exceeds the maximum seating capacity. The bill also establishes a fine of $7,500 and the impoundment of the violator's vehicle for the third and any subsequent offense of: (1) operating a limousine without special registration plates; or (2) operating a limousine that was not properly inspected in accordance with current law.
AI Summary
This bill increases penalties for certain violations related to operating limousines, specifically for third and subsequent offenses. For operating a limousine without a municipal license, allowing an unlicensed driver to operate a limousine, failing to maintain the required $1.5 million in insurance, or exceeding passenger capacity, offenders will face a $7,500 fine, a six-month driver's license suspension, and their vehicle will be impounded. Additionally, for operating a limousine without special registration plates or without proper inspection, offenders will face a $7,500 fine and vehicle impoundment for third and subsequent offenses. These penalties are in addition to any other existing legal penalties.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (on 02/05/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S205 |
| Analysis - Statement STR 2/5/26 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S0500/205_S1.PDF |
| Analysis - Technical Review Of Prefiled Bill | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S0500/205_T1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S0500/205_I1.HTM |
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