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NJ A5637

NJ A5637
Requires MVC to take measures to prevent agency closures during public health emergency; requires MVC to provide alternatives if closure is unpreventable.


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Introduced
05/12/2021
In Committee
05/12/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022

Introduced Session

2020-2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires the Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (commission) to take all measures necessary to prevent the temporary closure of a commission agency due to the coronavirus. If the chief administrator determines that the temporary closure of a commission agency is necessary, the chief administrator is required to provide reasonable alternatives to prospective customers of that agency location, which is to include but is not limited to the use of a mobile unit at or nearby the agency location. The chief administrator is required to report to the Governor and Legislature on the commission's efforts to prevent agency closures.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) to take all necessary measures to prevent the temporary closure of MVC agencies due to the COVID-19 public health emergency. If the Chief Administrator determines that temporary closure is necessary, they must provide reasonable alternatives, such as the use of mobile units, to serve customers. The Chief Administrator is also required to report to the Governor and Legislature on their efforts to prevent agency closures within 90 days of the bill's effective date. The bill will remain in effect for the duration of the declared COVID-19 public health emergency.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee (on 05/12/2021)

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