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NJ S4159

NJ S4159
Concerns issuance of standard basic driver's licenses to individuals with certain disabilities after expiration of prior license.


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Introduced
02/25/2025
In Committee
12/04/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (commission) to allow a person with an expired standard basic driver's license to renew the person's standard basic driver's license without being required to re-take the written examination or the road test in certain circumstances. To be eligible for license renewal without being required to re-take the written examination or the road test, the person is required to produce documentation from certain medical professionals that demonstrates that the person has either a mental or a psychological condition that interferes with the person's ability to renew the person's license in person at a commission agency location. Additionally, for the person to be eligible for this license renewal process, the Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission is required to determine, based on the person's prior driving record, that the person can safely operate a motor vehicle.

AI Summary

This bill modifies driver's license renewal procedures for individuals with mental or psychological conditions that make in-person license renewal challenging. Specifically, the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission would be required to allow renewal of an expired standard basic driver's license without requiring a written exam or road test, provided the individual submits documentation from a qualified medical professional (including physicians, physician assistants, or nurse practitioners from New Jersey or bordering states) that confirms they have a condition interfering with in-person license renewal. Additionally, the Chief Administrator of the Motor Vehicle Commission must determine, based on the person's driving history, that the individual can safely operate a motor vehicle. The bill aims to provide a more accessible renewal process for people with certain disabilities or medical conditions that might otherwise prevent them from easily renewing their driver's license, while still maintaining safety standards by requiring a review of the person's driving record. The legislation would take effect immediately upon enactment.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (on 12/04/2025)

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