S.1039

Requires DOT, NJTA, and SJTA to construct suicide prevention barriers at certain bridges or overpasses.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey S1039 mandates the Department of Transportation, New Jersey Turnpike Authority, and South Jersey Transportation Authority to install.

New Jersey S1039 requires the Department of Transportation, New Jersey Turnpike Authority, and South Jersey Transportation Authority to conduct studies to identify bridges and overpasses that pose a significant suicide threat. The authorities must consider factors such as height, location, potential transportation hazards, and past suicide occurrences. If feasible, they must install suicide prevention barriers on these structures.

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History

Jan 13

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee