A4720

Requires certain motor vehicles to install rear-seat detection systems.

Introduced·3/16/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A4720 mandates rear-seat detection systems in new passenger automobiles to prevent heatstroke deaths of children and pets.

New Jersey A4720 requires all new passenger automobiles manufactured in the state to be equipped with rear-seat detection systems. These systems must detect the presence of unattended occupants in the passenger compartment after the vehicle engine is deactivated and engage auditory, visual, and haptic warnings to alert the driver. The systems cannot be disabled, overridden, reset, or recalibrated to prevent detection or warnings.

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Current
Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee
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Sponsors

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History

Mar 16

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee