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NJ A105

NJ A105
Requires NJTA and SJTA to automatically offer toll discounts to senior citizens.

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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 requires the New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA) and South Jersey Transportation Authority (SJTA) to establish and maintain a toll discount program for all persons age 65 and older who have an account with the New Jersey electronic toll collection system (NJ E-ZPass) for passenger vehicles. The discount is to be available at all hours and is to be at least 10 percent less than the NJ E-ZPass rate for passenger vehicles. NJTA and SJTA are required to automatically apply the discount when a NJ E-ZPass account holder turns 65 and when a person who is 65 or older applies for a NJ E-ZPass account for a passenger vehicle.

AI Summary

This bill mandates that the New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA) and the South Jersey Transportation Authority (SJTA) must create and manage a toll discount program for individuals aged 65 and older who use the New Jersey electronic toll collection system, known as NJ E-ZPass, for their passenger vehicles. This discount, which must be at least 10 percent off the standard NJ E-ZPass rate for passenger vehicles, will be available at all times. Crucially, the authorities are required to automatically apply this discount to an account holder's toll charges once they turn 65, or when a person 65 or older initially applies for an NJ E-ZPass account for a passenger vehicle, ensuring seniors automatically benefit from reduced tolls without needing to take further action.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee (on 01/13/2026)
(2 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A105
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A0500/105_I1.HTM
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