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NJ A3885
NJ A3885Requires construction of sidewalks along certain routes within certain radius of public schools.
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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
Under the bill, a county or municipality, at the public expense, is to provide for the construction and maintenance of sidewalks within a two-mile radius of an elementary public school and a two and one half-mile radius of a secondary public school, on all portions of the county's or the municipality's streets that are located along hazardous routes that students use to walk to and from school. A county or municipality may use funds collected from permits, donations, county, federal, and State grants, and any other funds to provide for the construction and maintenance of sidewalks as required by the bill.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that counties and municipalities, using public funds, must build and maintain sidewalks along hazardous routes within a two-mile radius of elementary public schools and a two-and-a-half-mile radius of secondary public schools, specifically on streets students use to walk to and from school. The bill also clarifies that these local governments can use various funding sources, including permit fees, donations, and grants from county, federal, and state levels, to cover these construction and maintenance costs. A "public school" is defined as any school below college level in the state that receives any amount of funding from state or local government.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A3885 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A4000/3885_I1.HTM |
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