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Bill > A931
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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 New Jersey Turnpike Authority (authority) to implement safety policies for roadside maintenance performed by employees of the authority. The safety policies for roadside maintenance are to include: (1) a provision that prohibits employees of the authority from using power tools in inclement weather to perform non-emergency roadside maintenance; (2) a provision that requires that all available precautions be taken to ensure the immediate safety of employees of the authority performing emergency roadside maintenance in inclement weather, including placing roadside warning signs and safety vehicles at a certain distance before the work zone and using variable message signs to inform motorists that emergency roadside maintenance is being performed ahead; (3) a provision that requires that all roadside maintenance operations involving the use of gas-powered landscaping equipment be performed during daylight hours, except in emergency situations; and (4) a provision that requires that portable roadside light towers be used during the performance of all roadside maintenance performed at times other than during daylight hours.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that the New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA) establish and implement specific safety policies for its employees performing roadside maintenance, particularly during adverse weather conditions. Key provisions include prohibiting the use of power tools for non-emergency work in inclement weather, requiring comprehensive safety measures for emergency roadside maintenance in bad weather such as placing warning signs and safety vehicles at least a quarter-mile before the work zone and using variable message signs to alert drivers, restricting the use of gas-powered landscaping equipment to daylight hours unless it's an emergency, and mandating the use of portable light towers for any roadside maintenance conducted outside of daylight hours. The term "all available precautions" is defined to encompass these specific safety measures for emergency work.
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/A931 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A1000/931_I1.HTM |
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