In one paragraph
New Jersey's A768 would allow autonomous vehicles to be tested on New Jersey public roads if a designated operator sits in the driver's seat and the manufacturer has $5,000,000 in insurance, a surety bond or self-insurance and the Motor Vehicle Commission has approved its application. Manufacturers would also have to give buyers a written disclosure of the data the technology collects.
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What it means for business
Manufacturers wanting to test autonomous vehicles on public roads would need Commission approval, $5,000,000 in financial coverage and a data-collection disclosure for buyers.
Key provisions
- Section 2: testing only by employees, contractors or manufacturer-designated persons, with an operator in the driver's seat able to take immediate manual control; the manufacturer must provide $5,000,000 in insurance, a surety bond or proof of self-insurance.
- Section 3: no public-road testing until the Commission approves the manufacturer's application, which includes certifications on the technology (easy engage/disengage, a cabin indicator, failure alerts, operator override, a sensor data recorder storing at least 30 seconds before a collision, kept three years), private-road testing and a surety bond.
- Section 4: the Commission must approve an application if the applicant submitted all required information, completed testing showing the vehicle is safe to operate on public roads for testing, and complied with Commission regulations.
- Section 5: manufacturers must give purchasers a written disclosure of the information the autonomous technology collects, including personal information.
- Sections 6 and 7: the Commission must adopt rules under the Administrative Procedure Act; the act takes effect immediately.
Latest legislative action
Jan 13, 2026. Introduced, Referred to Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Sponsors (showing 5 of 11)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Andrzejczak, Bob | Primary |
| Bailey, David, Jr. | Primary |
| Burzichelli, John J. | Primary |
| Caputo, Ralph R. | Primary |
| Dunn, Aura K. | Primary |
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