NJ A146

Bill

Requires Chief Administrator of MVC to conduct wanted person check of all applicants for licenses, permits, and identification cards.

Introduced
01/11/2022

In Committee
01/11/2022

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires a wanted person check to be conducted of all applicants for permits, driver's licenses, and identification cards. Specifically, the bill requires the Chief Administrator of the Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) to conduct a wanted person check of all applicants for a probationary or basic driver's license, motorcycle license, examination permit, special learner's permit, or non-driver identification card. A "wanted person check" is defined under the bill as a determination of whether a person has an outstanding arrest warrant or pending charges by accessing the New Jersey Wanted Person System (NJWPS) and New Jersey Criminal Justice Information System (NJCJIS) in the files of the National Crime Information Center (NCIC).

AI Summary

This bill requires the Chief Administrator of the Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) to conduct a "wanted person check" for all applicants seeking permits, driver's licenses, and identification cards. A "wanted person check" is defined as determining whether the applicant has any outstanding arrest warrants or pending charges by accessing the New Jersey Wanted Person System, the New Jersey Criminal Justice Information System, and the National Crime Information Center. This check must be conducted in addition to the other requirements for obtaining a permit, license, or identification card.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (2)

Harold Wirths (R)*, Parker Space (R),

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee (on 01/11/2022)

Official Document

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A146

(2 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A146
BillText	https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A0500/146_I1.HTM
Bill	https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A0500/146_I1.PDF
BillText	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A0500/146_I1.HTM
Bill	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A0500/146_I1.PDF

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
A171	Requires Chief Administrator of MVC to conduct wanted person check of all applicants for licenses, permits, and identification cards.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee	Carry Over
S2077	Requires Chief Administrator of MVC to conduct wanted person check of all applicants for licenses, permits, and identification cards.	Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee	Carry Over

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