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NJ S567
NJ S567Removes certain limitations on manufacturers regarding direct sale of zero emission light-duty trucks to consumers.
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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 allows a manufacturer ("franchisor," as defined in current law) to directly buy from or sell to consumers a zero emission light-duty truck at a maximum of four locations in New Jersey. In addition, the bill requires a manufacturer of zero emission light-duty trucks to own or operate at least one retail facility in New Jersey for the servicing of its vehicles. The manufacturer's direct sale locations are not required to also serve as a retail service facility. The bill amends current law to allow any zero emission light-duty truck manufacturer to directly or indirectly buy from and directly sell, offer to sell, or deal to a consumer a zero emission light-duty truck. This bill provides that zero emission light-duty trucks may be directly sold by manufacturers and preempts any rule or regulation that restricts sales exclusively to franchised dealerships. The bill defines "zero emission light-duty truck" to mean a truck that has a gross vehicle rating of 8,500 pounds or less and is certified as a zero emission vehicle pursuant to the California Air Resources Board zero emission vehicle standards for the applicable model year, but not an advanced technology partial zero emission light-duty truck, a partial emission light-duty truck, or a hybrid electric light-duty truck.
AI Summary
This bill allows manufacturers of "zero emission light-duty trucks" – defined as trucks weighing 8,500 pounds or less that meet specific California Air Resources Board standards for zero emissions, excluding certain hybrid or partial emission vehicles – to sell these trucks directly to consumers in New Jersey. Manufacturers can operate up to four such direct sales locations statewide, and these locations are not required to also provide service. Additionally, any manufacturer selling these zero emission light-duty trucks must own or operate at least one retail facility in New Jersey dedicated to servicing these vehicles, ensuring that consumers have access to necessary repairs and warranty work. This legislation overrides existing rules that might restrict such direct sales to franchised dealerships, aiming to facilitate the sale of these environmentally friendly trucks.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S567 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1000/567_I1.HTM |
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