This bill mandates that the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) delay the implementation of the Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) regulations until January 1, 2027. The ACT regulations, which were adopted by the California Air Resources Board in 2021, require manufacturers of medium-duty and heavy-duty motor vehicles to progressively sell a higher percentage of zero-emissions vehicles. Under current law, these regulations were set to take effect on January 1, 2025.

The bill specifies that, despite any conflicting laws, rules, or regulations, the DEP cannot enforce the ACT regulations before the new date of January 1, 2027. This change aims to provide additional time for manufacturers and stakeholders to prepare for the transition to zero-emissions vehicles, which is a key component of New Jersey's efforts to reduce emissions from motor vehicles.