Concerns administrative fees charged for certain toll violations.
This bill focuses on the administrative fees that are charged when there are toll violations. It aims to clarify how these fees are applied.
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A 5549 — Concerns administrative fees charged for certain toll violations.
Last action — INT 1RA REF ATR
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed General Assembly
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced September 24, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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In plain language
The bill addresses administrative fees related to specific toll violations.
This bill focuses on the administrative fees that are charged when there are toll violations. It aims to clarify how these fees are applied.
Summary
Toll violations, certain-concerns administrative fees charged
Bill Text
- Introduced View text Current html September 25, 2026
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This bill amends 4 section(s) of the New Jersey statutes: N.J.S.A. 27:25A-21.3; N.J.S.A. 27:25A-21.8; N.J.S.A. 27:23-34.3; N.J.S.A. 27:23-34.8.
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N.J.S.A. 27:25A-21.3
If may 60 its and based upon the actual cost of processing and collecting the violation , , this act section 11 of P.L.1953, c.22 (C.22A:3-4)→ Except as otherwise provided in section 4 of P.L.2023, c.7 (C.27:25A-21.8), if , , , shall 21 : , ; the toll amount due, and the administrative fee, if any, charged pursuant to this subsection; and instructions on how the owner may resolve the matter prior to the issuance of a summons and complaint that charges a violation of the toll collection monitoring system regulations , an of the authority, . However, the administrative fee shall not exceed $15 for a toll under $10 and shall be based on a proportional sliding-scale structure, as determined by the authority, for a toll of $10 or more , , , , P.L.1997, c.59 (C.27:25A-21.2) , , N.J.S.22A:3-4amended
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N.J.S.A. 27:25A-21.8
unless first not→ a. if : (1) that is connected to a valid method of payment and is associated with an accurate, updated license plate number, as provided in subsection b. of this section; or (2) the owner's alleged failure to pay the toll was caused by a system error, a billing error, equipment failure, a transponder malfunction, or other factors outside of the owner's control in accordance with paragraph (1) of this subsection b.amended
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N.J.S.A. 27:23-34.3
If may 60 its and based upon the actual cost of processing and collecting the violation , , this act section 11 of P.L.1953, c.22 (C.22A:3-4)→ Except as otherwise provided in section 3 of P.L.2023, c.7 (C.27:23-34.8), if , , , shall 21 : , ; the toll amount due, and the administrative fee, if any, charged pursuant to this subsection; and instructions on how the owner may resolve the matter prior to the issuance of a summons and complaint that charges a violation of the toll collection monitoring system regulations , an of the authority, . However, the administrative fee shall not exceed $15 for a toll under $10 and shall be based on a proportional sliding-scale structure, as determined by the authority, for a toll of $10 or more , P.L.1997, c.59 (C.27:23-34.2) N.J.S.22A:3-4amended
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N.J.S.A. 27:23-34.8
unless first not→ a. if : (1) that is connected to a valid method of payment and is associated with an accurate, updated license plate number, as provided in subsection b. of this section; or (2) the owner's alleged failure to pay the toll was caused by a system error, a billing error, equipment failure, a transponder malfunction, or other factors outside of the owner's control in accordance with paragraph (1) of this subsection b.amended
Action History
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Sponsors
- Kenyatta Stewart · Primary
- Ed Rodriguez · Primary
- Gerry Scharfenberger · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 117 not signed on
Sponsors (2)
- Stewart, Kenyatta
- Rodriguez, Ed
Co-sponsors (1)
- Scharfenberger, Gerry
Not signed on (117)
117 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does A 5549 do?
- Toll violations, certain-concerns administrative fees charged
- Who sponsors A 5549?
- A 5549 is sponsored by Stewart, Kenyatta, Rodriguez, Ed, and Scharfenberger, Gerry.
- What is the current status of A 5549?
- This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced September 24, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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