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, paratransit providers must submit a report to the Department of Transportation detailing the number of rides provided, any violations encountered, 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 end, assessing the efficacy of this arrangement and making recommendations regarding its potential permanence.

The act is set to take effect four months after its enactment, with provisions for the Commissioner of Transportation to take necessary administrative actions beforehand. The bill emphasizes compliance with existing Medicaid program regulations and aims to enhance transportation options for individuals requiring non-emergency medical transport. The reports generated will inform future decisions on whether to continue allowing these entities to provide paratransit services.

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