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Bill > A2035
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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 Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) to conduct a minimum of two annual inspections of school buses through the MVC school bus enhanced safety inspection program (program). In addition to the annual scheduled inspection of school buses required under current law, MVC is also required to conduct unscheduled surprise inspections. The bill also provides that any fine imposed pursuant to the "School Bus Enhanced Safety Inspection Act" that is collected and remitted to the MVC is required to be used for the continued administration of the program.
AI Summary
This bill requires the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC), which is the state agency responsible for vehicle registration and driver licensing, to conduct a minimum of two annual inspections of school buses under its "school bus enhanced safety inspection program." In addition to the already required scheduled annual inspection, the MVC will now also perform unscheduled surprise inspections to ensure buses are safe. Furthermore, any fines collected from violations of the "School Bus Enhanced Safety Inspection Act" will be specifically used to fund the ongoing operation and administration of this safety inspection program.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (5)
Clinton Calabrese (D)*,
Shama Haider (D)*,
Sterley Stanley (D)*,
Joe Danielsen (D),
Michael Venezia (D),
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/A2035 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A2500/2035_I1.HTM |
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