SENATE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE

STATEMENT TO

SENATE, No. 2333

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

DATED:  FEBRUARY 5, 2026

The Senate Transportation Committee reports favorably Senate Bill No. 2333.

As reported, this bill requires the Commissioner of Transportation (DOT) to erect and maintain highway exit signs to assist motorists in the identification of, availability of, and direction of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations.

     The bill requires the dimensions and location of each EV charging station highway exit sign to comply with all applicable federal and State laws and meet all design and placement guidelines for such signs as established pursuant to the provisions of the “Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways.”

      This bill was pre-filed for introduction in the 2026-2027 session pending technical review.  As reported, the bill includes the changes required by technical review, which has been performed.