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S 2756

Allows customer choice of NJ E-ZPass automatic replenishment amount.

2026-2027 Regular Session Introduced by Gordon Johnson

Bill allows New Jersey E-ZPass customers to choose their own automatic account replenishment amount instead of accepting the default, increasing consumer control over tolling finances.

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee
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Bill Summary · S 2756

Legislative bill overview

S 2756 permits New Jersey E-ZPass customers to select their preferred automatic replenishment threshold rather than accepting a default amount set by the toll authority. This gives drivers greater control over when and how much money is added to their toll payment accounts.

Why is this important

E-ZPass is the primary tolling system for New Jersey highways, bridges, and tunnels, affecting hundreds of thousands of daily commuters. Current automatic replenishment rules may force customers to maintain higher account balances than necessary, effectively giving the state an interest-free loan. Allowing customer choice could reduce the amount of money sitting idle in toll accounts while improving consumer autonomy.

Potential points of contention

  • Revenue management: The tolling authority may argue that lower customer-selected thresholds could create cash flow unpredictability and operational challenges
  • Implementation costs: Developing systems to accommodate variable replenishment amounts could require infrastructure upgrades
  • Account delinquency risk: If customers choose very low thresholds, accounts may more frequently fall below zero, creating enforcement and collection issues

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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