NJ S3059

Bill

NJ S3059

Makes use of front registration plate optional for certain vehicles.

Introduced
04/08/2024

In Committee
04/08/2024

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill permits operators of passenger automobiles and motorcycles registered in the State to display only one rear license plate. The bill specifies that any person who was issued two license plates prior to the effective date of the bill may return one of those plates to the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission free of charge. Additionally, individuals may request the issuance of only one registration plate instead of two.

AI Summary

This bill makes the use of a front registration plate optional for certain vehicles, specifically "motorcycles" and "passenger automobiles" as defined by New Jersey law. Under this bill, individuals who were previously issued two license plates can return one to the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, which is the state agency responsible for vehicle registration and licensing, at no cost, and then only display a single plate on the rear of their vehicle. Furthermore, going forward, vehicle owners can request to be issued only one registration plate from the commission for rear placement. This change aims to exempt individuals from being penalized for not displaying a front license plate if they are only using one on the rear, as long as they are complying with the law regarding rear plate display. The bill will become effective 30 days after it is enacted into law.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (3)

Renee Burgess (D)*, Gordon Johnson (D)*, Declan O'Scanlon (R),

Last Action

Senate Transportation Hearing (11:00:00 5/12/2025 Committee Room 10, 3rd Floor, State House Annex, Trenton, NJ) (on 05/12/2025)

Official Document

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S3059

(2 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S3059
BillText	https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S3500/3059_I1.HTM
BillText	https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S3500/3059_I1.HTM

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