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NJ A3927
NJ A3927Requires DOT to study ability of each public highway to accommodate additional weight of electric vehicles.
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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 Department of Transportation (department), within six months of the bill's effective date, to conduct a study on the ability of the public highways of the State to accommodate the additional weight of electric vehicles. Under the bill, this study, at a minimum, would: (1) examine each public highway to determine if, and for what time period, each public highway is equipped to handle the additional weight of electric vehicles; (2) provide recommendations to improve the ability of each public highway to accommodate the additional weight of electric vehicles; and (3) develop a list of public highways that ranks each public highway from least-to-most able to accommodate the additional weight of electric vehicles. The bill also requires the department to prepare and submit a report to the Governor and the Legislature containing the study's findings and recommendations, and the list developed by the department under the study. When considering public highway projects for inclusion in the Annual Transportation Capital Program, the bill also requires the department to prioritize those projects that would address public highways that are unable to accommodate the additional weight of electric vehicles. The bill provides that as a condition of receiving funding for a public highway project under the Annual Transportation Capital Program, the project sponsor would be required to certify that the project enables the public highway to accommodate the additional weight of electric vehicles.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that the New Jersey Department of Transportation (DOT) conduct a comprehensive study within six months to assess the capacity of all public highways, which are defined as public roads, streets, and expressways, to handle the increased weight of electric vehicles, including plug-in hybrid vehicles. The study must identify which highways can accommodate this extra weight and for how long, propose improvements to enhance this capacity, and create a ranked list of highways based on their ability to handle the weight. Following the study, the DOT will submit a report detailing its findings and recommendations to the Governor and the Legislature. Furthermore, when planning future highway projects for the Annual Transportation Capital Program, a state-funded initiative for road improvements, the DOT will prioritize projects that address highways identified as unable to support the weight of electric vehicles. As a condition for receiving funding for any highway project under this program, project sponsors will be required to certify that their project will ensure the highway can accommodate the additional weight of electric vehicles.
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 |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A3927 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A4000/3927_I1.HTM |
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