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NJ AJR164: Establishes "New Jersey Advanced Autonomous Vehicle Task Force."

Effective Mar 18, 2019 New Jersey · 2018–2019 session

Last verified Oct 12, 2026 · official bill text

AJR164 · where it stands

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  1. Introduced Complete
  2. Passed first chamber Complete
  3. Passed both chambers Complete
  4. Enacted Complete
  5. Effective Since Mar 18, 2019
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In one paragraph

New Jersey's AJR 164, enacted as P.L. 2019, Joint Resolution No. 2, created the New Jersey Advanced Autonomous Vehicle Task Force to study vehicles with SAE driving automation level 3, 4 or 5 and recommend laws to integrate them safely on state roads. Its 11 members include the Transportation Commissioner, the Motor Vehicle Commission chief administrator and public members with autonomous vehicle expertise. Within 180 days of its first meeting it had to report on state laws that may impede testing, on licensing, insurance, liability and infrastructure, and recommend pilot programs. It took effect immediately on approval (March 18, 2019) and expires when the report is issued.

Plain-English summary, written with AI assistance. The official text controls.

What it means for business

Autonomous vehicle developers had a state task force reviewing New Jersey's laws on testing, insurance and liability; no direct obligations on companies.

Key provisions

  1. Creates the 11-member New Jersey Advanced Autonomous Vehicle Task Force
  2. Covers advanced autonomous vehicles with SAE J3016 automation level 3, 4 or 5
  3. Report within 180 days of the first meeting: laws impeding testing, licensing, insurance, liability, infrastructure, pilot programs and draft legislation
  4. Effective immediately; expires when the task force issues its report

Latest legislative action

Mar 18, 2019. Approved P.L.2019, J.R.2

Topics and industries

Related topics

Autonomous VehiclesAI in Government

Affected industries

TransportationGovernment

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