New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

S 179 — Establishes "NJpass Program" to provide discounted fares to eligible organizations; establishes "GO NJ Transit Card Program" to develop transit cards that can be used to purchase any NJT service.

Last action — REF SBA

  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 January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 28% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

Establishes discounted fare programs for eligible organizations using NJ Transit services.

The bill creates the NJpass Program to provide discounted fares for specific eligible organizations and the GO NJ Transit Card Program for purchasing NJ Transit services. Eligible organizations include training providers, educational institutions, and government agencies.

What this means for you
  • Workers: Workers affiliated with eligible organizations could benefit from discounted transit fares.

Summary

NJpass Program & GO NJ Transit Card Program-estab, prov discounted fares

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html November 25, 2025

Action History

  1. REF SBA

  2. REP 2RS

  3. INT 1RS REF STR

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

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 179 do?
NJpass Program & GO NJ Transit Card Program-estab, prov discounted fares
Who sponsors S 179?
S 179 is sponsored by Diegnan Jr., Patrick J. (Democrat).
What is the current status of S 179?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track S 179?
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