New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 652: Requires owner or operator of certain trains to have discharge response, cleanup, and contingency plans to transport certain hazardous materials by rail; requires DEP to request bridge inspection reports from US DOT.

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee

Plain-language summary

S 652 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires owner or operator of certain trains to have discharge response, cleanup, and contingency plans to transport certain hazardous materials by rail; requires DEP to request bridge inspection reports from US DOT. Primary sponsor: Bob Smith (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Bob Smith (Democratic). 1 co-sponsor.