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 services can be offered. 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 allowing these entities to provide paratransit services and making recommendations on whether this arrangement should be made permanent.

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. It is set to take effect four months after enactment, with the Commissioner of Transportation authorized to take necessary administrative actions in advance. The bill will expire following the submission of the required reports to the Governor and the Legislature.

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