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NJ A4688
NJ A4688Requires MVC to utilize legal name including roman numerals on certain documents issued by MVC.
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Introduced
09/12/2024
09/12/2024
In Committee
06/16/2025
06/16/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (commission) to permit an individual whose legal name includes a roman numeral to have the individual's legal name, including the roman numeral, displayed on the individual's standard basic driver's license; standard motorcycle license; standard special learner's permit; standard examination permit; standard probationary driver's license; standard identification card; REAL ID basic driver's license; REAL ID motorcycle license; REAL ID probationary driver's license; REAL ID identification card; or commercial driver license, provided that the individual has provided the commission with the required documentation to obtain such documents. As defined in the bill, "legal name" means the name recorded on a birth certificate unless otherwise changed by marriage, divorce, or order of court.
AI Summary
This bill requires the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) to permit individuals whose legal name includes a Roman numeral to have their full legal name, including the Roman numeral, displayed on various MVC-issued documents, such as driver's licenses and identification cards, as long as they provide the required documentation to the commission.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (9)
Wayne DeAngelo (D)*,
Robert Karabinchak (D)*,
Tennille McCoy (D)*,
Linda Carter (D),
Julio Marenco (D),
Bill Moen (D),
Shanique Speight (D),
Sterley Stanley (D),
Michael Venezia (D),
Last Action
Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading (on 06/16/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A4688 |
| Analysis - Statement ATR 6/16/25 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A5000/4688_S1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A5000/4688_I1.HTM |
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