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NJ S757
NJ S757Concerns local government acquisitions of fire fighting apparatus and equipment, through purchase or lease.
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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 requires the governing body of a local unit to ensure that all fire vehicles and apparatus, purchased or leased, adhere to the nationally recognized industry standards set forth in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 1911 for the inspection, maintenance, testing, and retirement of in-service emergency vehicles, or other internationally recognized standard for automobile fire fighting apparatus and equipment. The bill ensures that the leasing terms for fire vehicles and apparatus is set at 20 years to align with the bonding terms of all fire vehicles and apparatus established pursuant to N.J.S.40A:2-22. The bill requires the Commissioner of Community Affairs, in consultation with the Director of the Division of Fire Safety, to adopt rules and regulations as necessary to effectuate the provisions of the bill.
AI Summary
This bill requires local governments to ensure that any fire vehicles and equipment they purchase or lease meet nationally recognized industry standards, specifically referencing the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 1911, which covers the inspection, maintenance, testing, and retirement of emergency vehicles, or other similar international standards. It also establishes a 20-year term for leasing fire vehicles and apparatus, aligning with existing bonding terms for such equipment, and mandates that the Commissioner of Community Affairs, in consultation with the Director of the Division of Fire Safety, will create necessary rules and regulations to implement these provisions.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs 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/S757 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1000/757_I1.HTM |
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