This bill seeks to delay the implementation of the Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) regulations by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to January 1, 2027. Currently, these regulations are set to take effect on January 1, 2025, under existing law. The ACT regulations, which were adopted by the DEP in 2021, are part of the California Low Emission Vehicle program and mandate that manufacturers of medium-duty and heavy-duty motor vehicles progressively sell a higher percentage of zero-emission vehicles, with targets reaching between 40% to 75% of annual sales by 2035, depending on the vehicle type.

The bill explicitly states that the DEP shall not implement or enforce the Advanced Clean Trucks regulations earlier than the specified date of January 1, 2027, overriding any conflicting laws, rules, or regulations. This change aims to provide additional time for manufacturers and stakeholders to prepare for the transition to zero-emission vehicles in New Jersey. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.