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A 180

Prohibits State from imposing mileage-based user fee; prohibits use of State funding for any program, study, or pilot program related to imposition of mileage-based user fee.

2026-2027 Regular Session Introduced by Dawn Fantasia and 1 co-sponsor

New Jersey bill prohibits state implementation of mileage-based vehicle fees and blocks public funding for related studies or pilot programs.

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee
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Bill Summary · A 180

Legislative bill overview

Bill A 180 prohibits New Jersey from implementing or funding any mileage-based user fee (a tax based on miles driven rather than fuel purchased). The bill also bars the state from using public funds to study, pilot, or develop such programs. This represents a preemptive legislative block against a potential transportation funding mechanism.

Why is this important

Mileage-based user fees are increasingly discussed as alternatives to traditional gas taxes, particularly as vehicles become more fuel-efficient and electric. New Jersey's gas tax revenue—a major transportation funding source—has declined relative to infrastructure needs. This bill eliminates one potential policy tool for addressing transportation funding gaps, which could affect future infrastructure investment capacity.

Potential points of contention

  • Transportation funding alternatives: Blocking mileage fees without proposing alternative revenue sources may limit flexibility for addressing long-term highway and transit funding challenges as gas tax revenues continue declining
  • Privacy concerns vs. implementation barriers: While mileage tracking raises legitimate privacy concerns that motivate this bill, it eliminates a mechanism some argue could be more equitable than fuel taxes (affecting all drivers equally regardless of vehicle efficiency)
  • Federal funding implications: If federal transportation programs eventually incentivize or require mileage-based systems, this state-level prohibition could create conflicts and jeopardize funding eligibility

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

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