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NJ A5546
NJ A5546Provides that organ donor designation on driver's license or identification card remains upon renewal of license or card under certain circumstances.
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Introduced
06/10/2019
06/10/2019
In Committee
06/10/2019
06/10/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Introduced Session
2018-2019 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill provides that a designation as an organ donor on a driver's license or identification card is to remain upon the renewal of the license or card under certain circumstances. Under current law, the Chief Administrator of the Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) is required to provide with every motorized bicycle license and every new or renewal driver's license or identification card the opportunity for a person to designate that he or she is an organ donor. Under the provisions of this bill, a person who is designated as an organ donor on his or her driver's license, identification card, or motorized bicycle license will remain an organ donor upon the renewal of the license or identification card, unless the person removes the designation. The bill requires the chief administrator to provide with each renewal license or identification card the opportunity for the person to remove the designation.
AI Summary
This bill provides that a person's designation as an organ donor on a driver's license or identification card will remain upon the renewal of the license or card, unless the person removes the designation. The bill requires the Chief Administrator of the Motor Vehicle Commission to provide the opportunity to remove the organ donor designation upon each renewal. The bill also requires the Chief Administrator to establish an annual education program for Commission employees and personnel on the benefits of organ and tissue donations, the scope and operation of New Jersey's donor program, and how to effectively inform the public about the donor program.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee (on 06/10/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bills/BillView.asp?BillNumber=A5546 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/A9999/5546_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/A9999/5546_I1.PDF |
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