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NJ A207

NJ A207
Requires Chief Administrator of MVC to conduct wanted person check of all applicants for licenses, permits, and identification cards.


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Introduced
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 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" on all applicants for permits, driver's licenses, and identification cards. A "wanted person check" is defined as a determination of whether an applicant has an outstanding arrest warrant or pending charges by accessing various criminal justice databases. The bill amends existing laws to incorporate this new requirement across applications for examination permits, probationary licenses, basic driver's licenses, and non-driver identification cards.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee (on 01/09/2024)

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