The bill amends New Jersey law to prohibit non-electric vehicles from parking in designated electric vehicle charging locations, introducing a new definition for "Electric vehicle charging location" as publicly accessible spaces marked for charging plug-in electric vehicles. This change aims to ensure that charging stations remain available for electric vehicle users, thereby promoting electric vehicle usage and supporting environmental initiatives. The bill also updates existing legal language in R.S.39:1-1 and R.S.39:4-138 to reflect these new provisions.

Furthermore, the legislation establishes specific penalties for violations, allowing fines of up to $50 or imprisonment for up to 15 days for individuals who park non-electric vehicles in these designated areas. The bill includes new language to clarify enforcement measures, empowering law enforcement to effectively penalize violators. The sponsor emphasizes the critical nature of these charging locations for electric vehicle drivers, comparing the situation to blocking gas pumps, and aims to reduce the misuse of these essential spaces. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage.