New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 2 R cosponsors

A 5130 — "Vehicle Choice Protection Act"; prohibits State agencies from adopting rules, regulations, or policies that restrict or prohibit sale, registration, or use of new internal combustion vehicles in State.

Last action — INT 1RA REF ATR

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

This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced May 28, 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 prohibits state agencies from restricting the sale or use of internal combustion vehicles.

The Vehicle Choice Protection Act makes it illegal for state agencies to create rules that limit the sale or registration of new internal combustion vehicles. This aims to ensure that consumers have the freedom to choose these vehicles without state-imposed restrictions.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: This means consumers will have more options when choosing vehicles without state restrictions on internal combustion engines.

Summary

Vehicle Choice Protection Act-concerns reg, new internal combustion vehicles

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html May 29, 2026

Action History

  1. INT 1RA REF ATR

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 118 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (118)

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Frequently asked questions

What does A 5130 do?
Vehicle Choice Protection Act-concerns reg, new internal combustion vehicles
Who sponsors A 5130?
A 5130 is sponsored by Auth, Robert (Republican) and Fantasia, Dawn (Republican).
What is the current status of A 5130?
This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced May 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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