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Read. Follow. Verify.New Jersey bill redirects 25 percent of certain State Police traffic fines to qualifying municipalities
Last action · September 28, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety CommitteeSponsor: Nilsa Cruz-Perez
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What This Bill Would Do
This bill redirects 25 percent of motor vehicle fines collected by the State Police in municipalities with at least four to local municipal accounts for general use and court operations, leaving the remaining 75 percent for the State .
Qualifying local governments gain a new revenue stream from traffic enforcement within their borders, while state revenue from those specific fines decreases by a quarter starting three months after enactment.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
qualifying municipalities
Municipalities with at least four limited-access highways receive 25 percent of applicable traffic fine collections for local use and court operations.
State Treasurer
The State Treasurer's office receives 75 percent of the specified traffic fines instead of the full amount.
State Police
State Police officers act as the complaining witnesses whose citations trigger the split revenue allocation in qualifying towns.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which municipalities qualify to receive a share of the traffic fines?
How can the municipality use the money it receives from these fines?
What happens to the rest of the fine money?
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
1 action- Sep 28, 2026SenateIntroducedIntroduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
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