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NJ S1916
NJ S1916Allows persons diagnosed with autism to voluntarily enter medical information in MVC database and make notation on driver's licenses, permits, and non-driver identification cards.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires the Chief Administrator of the Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) to establish a program to assist law enforcement officers in recognizing and effectively communicating with a person who has been diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. Under the program, a person diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder may voluntarily report the diagnosis to the commission through the commission's website, by mail, or when filing an application with the commission for a motor vehicle record. In addition, the person may identify any motor vehicle that the person intends to regularly operate and provide any other information that may assist a law enforcement officer when communicating with the person. The bill defines "motor vehicle record" as any record that pertains to a motor vehicle operator's permit, driver's license, motor vehicle registration, or identification card issued by the MVC. The information provided is to be included in the person's motor vehicle record and exclusively used to assist law enforcement officers during a motor vehicle stop or other law enforcement action. Information submitted to the commission is not to be subject to public disclosure under the "Open Public Records Act" or the common law concerning access to public records or be discoverable as a public record by any person, entity, or governmental agency. In addition, this bill requires the chief administrator to allow a validated permit, probationary or basic driver's license holder, or non-driver identification card holder to voluntarily indicate that the holder has been diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. The designation is to be made in accordance with procedures prescribed by the chief administrator and is to be used by law enforcement officials or emergency medical professionals to effectively communicate with a person diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) to establish a program that allows people diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder to voluntarily report their diagnosis to the MVC. The information provided will be included in the person's motor vehicle record and used exclusively by law enforcement officers during a motor vehicle stop or other law enforcement action to effectively communicate with the person. The bill also allows people diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder to voluntarily indicate their diagnosis on their driver's license, permit, or non-driver identification card.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee (on 01/09/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S1916 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S2000/1916_I1.HTM |
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