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NJ S2429
NJ S2429Makes consent to register with Selective Service part of driver's license application process for males under age 26.
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Introduced
01/29/2024
01/29/2024
In Committee
01/29/2024
01/29/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires every male United States citizen or immigrant under age 26 who applies for a special learner's permit, an examination permit, a probationary driver's license, a basic driver's license, or a nondriver identification card, or for renewal of a license or identification card, to consent to his registration for the draft in compliance with the requirements of the "Military Selective Service Act," 50 U.S.C. App. 453. The bill requires the Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) to forward the personal information required for draft registration to the Selective Service System. Submission of an application to the MVC would serve as an indication that the applicant has already registered with the Selective Service or that he is authorizing the chief administrator to forward to the Selective Service the necessary information for registration. The chief administrator is required to print a statement on the application for a permit, driver's license, or nondriver identification card stating that the applicant is consenting to Selective Service registration if required by Federal law or, if under age 18, registration upon attaining age 18. Failure to register or otherwise comply with the "Military Selective Service Act" is punishable by a fine of up to $250,000, imprisonment for up to five years, or both. In addition, violators may be precluded from obtaining student financial aid, job training, government employment and U.S. naturalization.
AI Summary
This bill requires all male U.S. citizens and immigrants under the age of 26 applying for or renewing a driver's license, learner's permit, or nondriver identification card in New Jersey to consent to registration with the Selective Service System, which is the federal agency responsible for managing potential conscription for military service under the "Military Selective Service Act." The Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) will forward the necessary personal information to the Selective Service System, and submitting the application will be considered consent to register or confirmation of prior registration. The application forms will include a statement informing applicants of this consent requirement, and failure to comply with Selective Service registration can lead to significant penalties, including fines, imprisonment, and ineligibility for federal benefits like student aid, job training, government employment, and U.S. naturalization.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee (on 01/29/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S2429 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S2500/2429_I1.HTM |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S2500/2429_I1.HTM |
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