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Toll Evasion Prevention and Plate Visibility Act of 2026

This act bans the sale of products designed to hide license plates from cameras and targets the sale of fake or altered plates. It also provides funding for new technology and training to help authorities identify and catch drivers who repeatedly skip out on tolls.
Key points
Illegal to sell or facilitate the sale of products like covers or sprays that make license plates unreadable.
The Federal Trade Commission will penalize sellers of fraudulent, counterfeit, or unauthorized license plates.
Authorizes $10 million in annual grants for IT systems and law enforcement training to catch toll evaders.
New national advisory guidance will be created to make license plates easier for digital cameras to read.
Improved data sharing between toll authorities and law enforcement to identify repeat violators.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_7797
Sponsor: Rep. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ-8]
Process start date: 2026-03-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Toll Evasion Prevention and Plate Visibility Act of 2026

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_7797.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2026-03-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Illegal to sell or facilitate the sale of products like covers or sprays that make license plates unreadable.
  • The Federal Trade Commission will penalize sellers of fraudulent, counterfeit, or unauthorized license plates.
  • Authorizes $10 million in annual grants for IT systems and law enforcement training to catch toll evaders.
  • New national advisory guidance will be created to make license plates easier for digital cameras to read.
  • Improved data sharing between toll authorities and law enforcement to identify repeat violators.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ-8].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-03-22.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Transport Security Economy