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NJ S1130

NJ S1130
Establishes "New Jersey Transit ADA Task Force."


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Introduced
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026-2027 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill establishes a nine member "New Jersey Transit ADA Task Force" (task force) to study all terminals, stations, stops, and equipment owned or operated by the New Jersey Transit Corporation (NJ Transit) and all terminals, stations, stops, and equipment owned or operated by an entity under contract with NJ Transit for compliance with the federal requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Under the bill, the task force is required to utilize the assistance of professional staff as needed to study and compile a list of all upgrades that need to be completed in order to ensure that the terminals, stations, stops, and equipment owned or operated by NJ Transit or an entity under contract with NJ Transit are in full compliance with the ADA. The task force is also required to study and determine the cost to complete each upgrade and study and determine whether ramps may be installed at certain terminals, stations, and stops. The task force is to prepare and submit a report of its findings and recommendations no later than two years after the bill's effective date. The task force expires upon submission of the report.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a nine-member "New Jersey Transit ADA Task Force" to examine all facilities and equipment owned or operated by the New Jersey Transit Corporation (NJ Transit) and its contractors to ensure they comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a federal law prohibiting discrimination based on disability. The task force, composed of state officials, NJ Transit representatives, and public members including an advocate for people with disabilities, will identify necessary upgrades, estimate their costs, and assess the feasibility of installing ramps where elevators are unavailable or non-compliant. NJ Transit will provide administrative and professional support, such as engineers and architects, to the task force. The task force is required to submit a comprehensive report of its findings and recommendations to the Governor and the Legislature within two years of the bill's enactment, after which it will be dissolved.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee (on 01/13/2026)

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