The Brain Injury Association of New Jersey advocates passage of various bills into law. You can help us! Below are several bills currently making their way through the legislative process. On this page is a brief summary of these bills, the status of same and, most important, the action YOU can take to be helpful in passing these bills into law.
A-870: Requires all automobile passengers to wear seat belts. Passed the General Assembly. Pending consideration by the Senate Transportation Committee. Contact Senator Nicholas Sacco, Chair, and request the bill be posted for a hearing. His telephone number is (201) 295-0200 and email address is sensacco@njleg.org To view a copy of the bill, click here.
A-1192: Requires bicycle helmets, reflectors and lights for certain individuals. Introduced and referred to the Assembly Law & Public Safety Committee. Pending consideration by the Assembly Law & Public Safety Committee. Contact Assemblyman Gordon Johnson, Chair, and request the bill be posted for a hearing. His telephone number is (201) 541-1118 and email address is asmjohnson@njleg.org To view a copy of the bill, click here.
A-2046: Increases funding of Senior Citizen and Disabled Resident Transportation Program. Passed by the Assembly Transportation, Public Works and Independent Authorities Committee. Pending consideration by the assembly Tourism and Gaming Committee. Contact Assemblyman John Burzichelli, Chair, and request that the bill be posted for a hearing. His telephone number is (856) 251-9801 and email address is asmburzichelli@njleg.org To view a copy of the bill, click here.
A-2374: Requires scooter riders under 14 years old to wear helmets. . Introduced and referred to the Assembly Law & Public Safety Committee. Pending consideration by the Assembly Law & Public Safety Committee. Contact Assemblyman Gordon Johnson, Chair, and request the bill be posted for a hearing. His telephone number is (201) 541-1118 and email address is asmjohnson@njleg.org To view a copy of the bill, click here.
A-3067: Prohibits plea agreements for motor vehicle violations by drivers subject to the Graduated Driver Licensing law. Passed by the Assembly Transportation, Public Works and Independent Authorities Committee. Pending consideration by General Assembly. Contact Joseph Roberts, Speaker of the General Assembly, and request the bill be posted for consideration by the General Assembly. His telephone number is (856) 742-7600 and his email address is asmroberts@njleg.org To view a copy of the bill, click here.
A-3068: Expands requirements for special learner's and examination permits. Passed by the Assembly Transportation, Public Works and Independent Authorities Committee. Pending consideration by General Assembly. Contact Joseph Roberts, Speaker of the General Assembly, and request the bill be posted for consideration by the General Assembly. His telephone number is (856) 742-7600 and his email address is asmroberts@njleg.org To view a copy of the bill, click here.
A-3069: "Kyleigh's law;" requires holders of special learner's permits, examination permits, and provisional driver's licenses to display certain decals. Passed by the Assembly Transportation, Public Works and Independent Authorities Committee. Pending consideration by General Assembly. Contact Joseph Roberts, Speaker of the General Assembly, and request the bill be posted for consideration by the General Assembly. His telephone number is (856) 742-7600 and his email address is asmroberts@njleg.org To view a copy of the bill, click here.
A-3070: Revises certain restrictions on permit holders and provisional driver's licensees; renames provisional license "probationary." Passed by the Assembly Transportation, Public Works and Independent Authorities Committee. Pending consideration by General Assembly. Contact Joseph Roberts, Speaker of the General Assembly, and request the bill be posted for consideration by the General Assembly. His telephone number is (856) 742-7600 and his email address is asmroberts@njleg.org To view a copy of the bill, click here.
S-18: Requires all automobile passengers to wear seat belts. Pending consideration by the Senate Transportation Committee. Contact Senator Nicholas Sacco, Chair, and request the bill be posted for a hearing. His telephone number is (201) 295-0200 and email address is sensacco@njleg.org To view a copy of the bill, click here.
S-168: Makes certain requirements concerning downhill skiing. Passed the Senate Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee. Pending consideration by State Senate. Contact Richard Codey, Senate President, and request the bill be posted for consideration by the State Senate. His telephone number is (973) 731-6770 and email address is sencodey@njleg.org To view a copy of the bill, click here.
S-1655: Requires bicycle helmets for certain individuals. Passed the Senate Law and Public Safety and Veterans' Affairs Committee. Pending consideration by State Senate. Contact Richard Codey, Senate President, and request the bill be posted for consideration by the State Senate. His telephone number is (973) 731-6770 and email address is sencodey@njleg.org To view a copy of this bill, click here.
S-1830: Increases funding of Senior Citizen and Disabled Resident Transportation Program. Passed both the Senate Transportation and Senate Budget & Appropriations committees. Pending consideration by State Senate. Contact Richard Codey, Senate President, and request the bill be posted for consideration by the State Senate. His telephone number is (973) 731-6770 and email address is sencodey@njleg.org To view a copy of the bill, click here.