New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced

S 4696 — Requires transportation network companies to inquire about child riders and confirm availability of certain child car seats before confirming prearranged ride.

Last action — INT 1RS REF STR

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed General Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced October 01, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill requires ride-sharing companies to check for child car seats before confirming rides for children.

This legislation mandates transportation network companies to ask about child riders and ensure that appropriate child car seats are available before a ride is confirmed. This aims to enhance safety for young passengers.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families can expect safer travel options for their children with confirmed availability of child car seats.

Summary

Child car seats, cert-req trans network companies inquire, confirm availability

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html October 02, 2026

Action History

  1. INT 1RS REF STR

Sponsors

  • Latham Tiver · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 119 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Tiver, Latham

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (119)

119 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 4696 do?
Child car seats, cert-req trans network companies inquire, confirm availability
Who sponsors S 4696?
S 4696 is sponsored by Tiver, Latham.
What is the current status of S 4696?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced October 01, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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