Bill > S825

This bill amends existing New Jersey law to require the Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (chief administrator) to waive fees for identification cards for two specific groups: persons who are homeless and persons with disabilities. For individuals experiencing homelessness, this waiver is contingent on providing proof of temporary residence through a social worker or the coordinator of a homeless shelter. For individuals with disabilities, the waiver requires proof of disability, as determined by the chief administrator in consultation with the federal Social Security Administration. The bill also mandates that the chief administrator report annually on instances where fee waivers are provided to individuals experiencing homelessness. This change shifts the previous discretionary "may waive" to a mandatory "shall waive" for these groups, ensuring greater accessibility to identification for vulnerable populations.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S825