This bill mandates the New Jersey Department of Transportation (DOT) to conduct a study within six months of its effective date to assess the capacity of public highways to support the additional weight of electric vehicles. The study will evaluate each public highway's ability to handle this weight, provide recommendations for improvements, and create a ranked list of highways based on their capacity to accommodate electric vehicles. Following the study, the DOT is required to submit a report to the Governor and the Legislature detailing the findings and recommendations.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that when selecting public highway projects for the Annual Transportation Capital Program, the DOT must prioritize those that address highways unable to accommodate the weight of electric vehicles. Furthermore, project sponsors must certify that their projects will enable highways to support this additional weight in order to receive funding. The bill also allows the DOT to adopt necessary rules and regulations for its implementation, with the stipulation that certain provisions will remain inoperable until the study is completed.