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New JerseyA4765220th Legislature (2024-2025)HouseWALLET

Requires driver education and testing on responsibilities when approaching and passing pedestrians and persons operating bicycles and personal conveyances; requires driver's manual to include information on sharing roadway with motorists for certain road users.*

Sponsored By: David Bailey Jr. (Democratic), Patrick J. Diegnan Jr. (Democratic), Angela V. McKnight (Democratic), Heather Simmons (Democratic), Lisa Swain (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Drivers learn safer road sharing

Beginning August 1, 2026, New Jersey expands road-sharing safety lessons in driver courses, permit exams, manuals, and parent brochures. Topics include pedestrians, cyclists, skaters, scooter riders, and other non-motorized road users. Courses and exams cover drivers’ duties and penalties when approaching and passing these users, bicycle lanes, intersections, and safe exiting. Approved classroom courses must last at least 30 hours and include the required material to keep approval. Permit applicants must pass the exam; the state may add up to 20 questions on young-driver safety topics. The manual explains drivers’ passing duties and penalties, plus safety steps for other road users sharing roads with motorists. Parents or guardians of beginning drivers under 18 receive the safety brochure when the permit is issued.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • David Bailey Jr.

    Democratic • House

  • Patrick J. Diegnan Jr.

    Democratic • Senate

  • Angela V. McKnight

    Democratic • Senate

  • Heather Simmons

    Democratic • House

  • Lisa Swain

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Carmen F. Amato Jr.

    Republican • Senate

  • Shama A. Haider

    Democratic • House

  • Robert J. Karabinchak

    Democratic • House

  • Ellen J. Park

    Democratic • House

  • Annette Quijano

    Democratic • House

  • Shanique Speight

    Democratic • House

  • Chris Tully

    Democratic • House

  • Shirley K. Turner

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 192 • No: 0

House vote • 6/30/2025

CONCUR IN SA

Yes: 80 • No: 0

Senate vote • 6/30/2025

3RDG FINAL PASSAGE

Yes: 39 • No: 0

House vote • 12/19/2024

3RDG FINAL PASSAGE

Yes: 73 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor — P.L.2025, c.103.

    7/17/2025Governor

  2. Passed Assembly, PBH — (80-0-0)

    6/30/2025House

  3. Received in Assembly, 2RAC

    6/30/2025House

  4. Passed Senate — (39-0)

    6/30/2025Senate

  5. Substituted for S4146 (1R)

    6/30/2025Senate

  6. REP/SCA, 2nd Reading in Senate

    3/17/2025Senate

  7. Received in Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee

    1/14/2025Senate

  8. Passed Assembly — (73-0-0)

    12/19/2024House

  9. Reported, 2nd Reading in Assembly

    12/12/2024House

  10. Introduced, 1st Reading in Assembly, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee

    9/19/2024House

Bill Text

  • Version PL2025

    9/15/2025

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  • Version AL2025

    8/25/2025

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  • 7/3/25; 1R

    7/3/2025

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  • Senate Transportation (3/17/25 1R)

    7/1/2025

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  • Senate Transportation Substitute (3/17/25)

    3/18/2025

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  • 12/26/24; as introduced

    12/26/2024

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  • As Introduced

    12/20/2024

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  • Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Substitute (12/12/24)

    12/13/2024

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