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Bill > A2131
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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 Transit Corporation (corporation) to provide to all operators of motorbus regular route service, provided by the corporation or under contract to the corporation, a training curriculum that includes, at a minimum, the following information pertaining to providing motorbus regular route service to a person with a disability: (1) basic information about various types of disabilities; (2) practical guidance on how to assist a person with a disability to ensure the person's safety and comfort during motorbus regular route service; (3) emergency procedures for assisting a person with a disability in the event of an accident or service interruption; and (4) information regarding available disability organizations that can serve as resources for both operators and passengers of motorbus regular route service. Under the bill, the corporation is required to, prior to implementing or updating the training curriculum created pursuant to the bill, solicit feedback from recognized disability organizations. Finally, the corporation is required to display the elements of the training curriculum on its Internet website and update the curriculum on the website whenever changes or updates are made.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that the New Jersey Transit Corporation (NJT), which operates bus services or contracts with others to do so, must provide all its motorbus regular route service operators with a comprehensive training curriculum designed to assist passengers with disabilities. This training will cover essential topics such as understanding different types of disabilities, practical methods for ensuring the safety and comfort of passengers with disabilities, emergency procedures for assisting them during incidents like accidents or service disruptions, and information about disability organizations that can serve as valuable resources for both operators and passengers. Before implementing or updating this training, NJT is required to consult with recognized disability organizations to gather their input. Furthermore, the bill requires NJT to make the training curriculum publicly accessible on its website and to keep it updated with any changes or revisions.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (3)
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/A2131 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A2500/2131_I1.HTM |
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