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NJ A2340
NJ A2340Increases fines for littering; requires DOT to develop program for litter reporting.
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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 would require the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish a program that enables people to report acts of littering that they witness. The program would allow reports to be submitted via phone or electronically, including on the DOT 's website or using a mobile application. The electronic reporting methods would allow people to submit images. The DOT would be required to review the reports, and, if credible, to send a formal notice to the litterer about the littering offense and the penalties associated with littering. The notice would also urge the litterer to help keep New Jersey clean. The bill would also increase the fees for littering in R.S.39:4-63, R.S.39:4-64, and P.L.1985, c.533 by $100 each. The extra funds collected would be remitted to the DOT to be used to fund the litter reporting program. The program is based on an existing program in North Carolina, known as "Swat-A-Litterbug."
AI Summary
This bill mandates the Department of Transportation (DOT) to create a program, similar to North Carolina's "Swat-A-Litterbug" initiative, allowing individuals to report littering incidents via phone or electronic means, including submitting photos through the DOT's website or a mobile app. Upon receiving a credible report, the DOT will send a formal notice to the offender, informing them of the offense, penalties, and encouraging them to help keep New Jersey clean. Additionally, the bill increases littering fines by $100 for specific offenses outlined in R.S.39:4-63, R.S.39:4-64, and P.L.1985, c.533, with this additional $100 from each fine being directed to the DOT to fund the new litter reporting program.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
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 |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A2340 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A2500/2340_I1.HTM |
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