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NJ A724
NJ A724Creates toll relief program; appropriates $250 million to NJTA and $250 million to SJTA.
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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 and the South Jersey Transportation Authority (authorities) to each create a toll relief program to provide a qualifying account that records 35 or more qualifying transactions per electronic toll collection system (E-ZPass) transponder for the calendar month with an account credit equal to 50 percent of the amount paid in that calendar month for the qualifying transactions per transponder. As defined in the bill, a qualifying account is a private prepaid E-ZPass account. The account credit is required to be posted to the qualifying account no later than one month after the credit is earned. The authorities are required to prepare and submit quarterly reports to the Governor and Legislature documenting reimbursements issued under the toll relief program. The bill appropriates $250 million to the NJTA and $250 million to the SJTA from the General Fund to support the provision of account credits issued under the toll relief programs. The authorities are prohibited from using appropriated funds for administration, contracted services, or expenses of the authority, or any contractor or vendor thereof. The bill expires one year following the date of enactment.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a toll relief program for drivers in New Jersey, requiring the New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA) and the South Jersey Transportation Authority (SJTA) to each create a system that provides a credit to qualifying accounts. A qualifying account is defined as a private prepaid E-ZPass account, and a qualifying transaction includes tolls paid by a passenger automobile on the NJ Turnpike, Garden State Parkway, or Atlantic City Expressway, excluding fines or administrative fees. If a qualifying account has 35 or more qualifying transactions in a calendar month, the account will receive a credit equal to 50% of the total amount paid for those transactions, which must be posted within one month. The NJTA and SJTA will each receive $250 million from the General Fund to cover these credits, but these funds cannot be used for administrative costs. The authorities are also required to submit quarterly reports on the program's reimbursements, and the entire program will expire one year after the bill becomes law.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
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/A724 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A1000/724_I1.HTM |
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