This bill allows taxicabs, limousines, and transportation network companies to provide paratransit services in New Jersey for a period of two years. It defines key terms such as "limousine," "Medicaid transportation service," and "paratransit service," and establishes the conditions under which these vehicles can operate in this capacity. The bill mandates that, within 60 days after the two-year period ends, paratransit providers must submit a report to the Department of Transportation detailing the number of rides provided, any safety or regulatory violations, and information on motor vehicle accidents. Additionally, the Department of Transportation is required to prepare a report within 90 days of the two-year period's conclusion, assessing the efficacy of this initiative and making recommendations regarding its potential permanence.

The bill also specifies that the provisions regarding paratransit services will not override any existing laws governing the Medicaid program's non-emergency medical transportation approval process. The act is set to take effect four months after its enactment, with the Commissioner of Transportation authorized to take necessary administrative actions in advance. The temporary nature of this legislation is emphasized, as it will expire following the submission of the required reports to the Governor and Legislature.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 27:25-37, 27:25-3, 27:25A-3
Advance Law: 27:25-37, 27:25-3, 27:25A-3