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NJ A527
NJ A527Requires certain toll road operators and bi-state agency to allow drivers to choose towing company.
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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 (NJTA), which has jurisdiction over the New Jersey Turnpike and the Garden State Parkway, and the South Jersey Transportation Authority (SJTA), which has jurisdiction over the Atlantic City Expressway, to adopt regulations that allow motor vehicle operators on the respective authorities' toll roads to select a towing company for the provision of towing and storage services, provided however, that the respective authority may award contracts for towing and storage of motor vehicles deemed abandoned. The bill also requires the Palisades Interstate Park Commission (commission), which has jurisdiction over the Palisades Interstate Parkway, to adopt similar regulations for the Palisades Interstate Parkway and other roadways under the jurisdiction of the commission. The bill repeals sections of law concerning the registration of towing companies by the NJTA and SJTA.
AI Summary
This bill requires the New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA), which oversees the New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway, and the South Jersey Transportation Authority (SJTA), which manages the Atlantic City Expressway, to create regulations allowing drivers on their toll roads to choose their own towing company for towing and storage services, though these authorities can still contract for towing abandoned vehicles. Similarly, the Palisades Interstate Park Commission (commission), which governs the Palisades Interstate Parkway, must adopt similar rules for its roads. The bill also repeals existing laws that required the NJTA and SJTA to register towing companies, effectively removing that requirement.
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 |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A527 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A1000/527_I1.HTM |
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