New JerseyS2697220th Legislature (2024-2025)Senate

Permits certain motor vehicles to display both amber and green warning lights.

Sponsored By: Clinton Calabrese (Democratic), Christopher P. DePhillips (Republican), Patrick J. Diegnan Jr. (Democratic), James W. Holzapfel (Republican), Robert J. Karabinchak (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Snow crews can add green warning lights

Beginning January 12, 2026, qualifying vehicles removing or preventing roadway ice and snow can add green warning lights. Eligible vehicles include those owned and operated by New Jersey, local governments, or bi-state or interstate government agencies or authorities. Vehicles contracted by the New Jersey Department of Transportation for this work also qualify. Green lights are allowed only during operations creating a traffic hazard requiring extra care, with required amber lights also displayed. No additional New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission permit is needed.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Clinton Calabrese

    Democratic • House

  • Christopher P. DePhillips

    Republican • House

  • Patrick J. Diegnan Jr.

    Democratic • Senate

  • James W. Holzapfel

    Republican • Senate

  • Robert J. Karabinchak

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 112 • No: 0

House vote • 12/22/2025

3RDG FINAL PASSAGE

Yes: 74 • No: 0

Senate vote • 12/18/2025

3RDG FINAL PASSAGE

Yes: 38 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor — P.L.2025, c.209.

    1/12/2026Governor
  2. Passed Assembly, PBH — (74-0-0)

    12/22/2025House
  3. Substituted for A3496 (1R)

    12/22/2025House
  4. Received in Assembly, Without Reference, 2nd Reading in Assembly

    12/18/2025House
  5. Passed Senate — (38-0)

    12/18/2025Senate
  6. SA, 2nd Reading in Senate — (Voice) (Ruiz)

    10/28/2024Senate
  7. REP/SCA, 2nd Reading in Senate

    6/3/2024Senate
  8. Introduced, 1st Reading in Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee

    2/12/2024Senate

Bill Text

  • Version PL2025

    3/12/2026

  • Version AL2025

    3/6/2026

  • Senate 10/28/24 2R

    12/23/2025

  • Senate 10/28/24 1R

    10/22/2025

  • As Introduced

    6/4/2024

  • Senate Transportation (6/3/24 1R)

    6/4/2024

  • Senate Transportation Substitute (6/3/24)

    6/4/2024

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