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NJ S3981
NJ S3981Allows individuals that have undergone certain background checks, including individuals with certain commercial driver license endorsements, to renew license online or by mail.
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Introduced
06/21/2021
06/21/2021
In Committee
06/21/2021
06/21/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Introduced Session
2020-2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill permits individuals with a valid driver license and commercial driver license who also have either: 1) a federal Transportation Worker Identification Credential issued by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA); or 2) an endorsement to transport hazardous materials with a required TSA fingerprinting and background check, to renew their licenses into REAL-ID compliant versions by mail or the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) Internet website, and not in-person at an MVC agency. These individuals have already met federal REAL ID requirements as a result of having acquired certain federal TSA documents with requirements that are equal to or greater than REAL ID standards. As a result, it is reasonable to allow these individuals to renew their licenses as REAL ID versions without having to do so in person, given the lengthy wait times for in-person appointments to conduct REAL ID license transactions at this moment in time.
AI Summary
This bill permits individuals with a valid driver's license and commercial driver's license who also have either a federal Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) issued by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) or a commercial driver's license endorsement for the transport of hazardous materials (which requires TSA fingerprinting and background checks) to renew their licenses as REAL-ID compliant versions by mail or through the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) website, rather than in-person at an MVC agency. These individuals have already met federal REAL-ID requirements through their TWIC or hazardous materials endorsement, so this bill allows them to renew their licenses without the need for an in-person appointment, given the lengthy wait times for such transactions at the moment.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Senate Transportation Hearing (19:00 12/6/2021 The State House Annex has reopened to the general public.Vistior) (on 12/06/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S4000/3981_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S4000/3981_I1.PDF |
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