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NJ A5144

NJ A5144
Requires driver's licenses and identification cards issued to non-citizens to bear distinct color and include statement providing document cannot be used to vote; requires identification to vote.

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Introduced
12/16/2024
In Committee
12/16/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill establishes certain design requirements for driver's licenses and identification cards issued to non-citizens by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (commission). Under the bill, a driver's license or identification card issued to an individual who is not a United States citizen is required to be a distinctly different in color than those issued to citizens of the United States. A driver's license or identification card issued to a non-citizen is also required to include a clear statement on the document that reads: "This document shall not be used as identification to vote in elections." Additionally, this bill requires voters seeking to vote either by mail using a mail-in ballot, in person during the early voting period, or in person at the polling place on election day to present identification before being permitted to vote.

AI Summary

This bill requires driver's licenses and identification cards issued to non-citizens in New Jersey to have a distinctly different color from those issued to U.S. citizens and include a clear statement that the document cannot be used for voting. The bill mandates that non-citizen driver's licenses and ID cards will be visually distinct and explicitly state "This document shall not be used as identification to vote in elections." Additionally, the bill introduces new voter identification requirements, stipulating that voters must present a valid form of photo identification before receiving a ballot, including options like a New Jersey driver's license, state ID card, U.S. passport, military/veteran ID, or voter registration card. For mail-in ballots, voters must include a copy of an acceptable photo ID matching their name and current address, with failure to do so resulting in ballot rejection. These new requirements aim to strengthen voter identification processes and create clear distinctions between identification documents for citizens and non-citizens. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee (on 12/16/2024)
(1 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A5144
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A5500/5144_I1.HTM
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