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NJ A5602
NJ A5602Provides that organ donor designation on driver's license or identification card remains upon renewal of license or card under certain circumstances.
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Introduced
05/05/2025
05/05/2025
In Committee
05/05/2025
05/05/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill provides that a designation as an organ donor on a driver's license or identification card is to remain upon the renewal of the license or card under certain circumstances. Under current law, the Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (chief administrator) is required to provide every individual applying for a motorized bicycle license, a driver's license, an identification card, or a license or identification card renewal with the opportunity to designate as an organ donor on such license or identification card. The bill clarifies that the chief administrator is only required to provide an individual applying for a motorized bicycle license, a driver's license, an identification card, or a license or identification card renewal with the opportunity to designate as an organ donor if that individual has not previously designated as an organ and tissue donor pursuant to State law. In addition, under the bill, an individual whose motorized bicycle license, driver's license, or identification card contains the organ donor designation will remain an organ donor upon the renewal of such license or identification card, unless the individual opts to remove the designation pursuant to a change of status procedure prescribed by the chief administrator, in consultation with organ procurement organizations that are authorized by federal law to serve in the State.
AI Summary
This bill modifies New Jersey's procedures for organ donor designation on driver's licenses and identification cards by ensuring that individuals who are already registered as organ donors will remain designated upon license or card renewal, unless they specifically choose to remove their designation. Currently, the Motor Vehicle Commission must provide every applicant with the opportunity to become an organ donor, but this bill clarifies that this only applies to individuals who have not previously designated as organ and tissue donors. The bill requires the Chief Administrator of the Motor Vehicle Commission to establish a change of status procedure, developed in consultation with federally authorized organ procurement organizations, that allows individuals to remove their organ donor status if desired. By preserving existing organ donor designations during renewals, the bill aims to maintain and potentially increase the number of registered organ donors in New Jersey, which can help support organ transplantation and therapy efforts. The bill will take effect on the first day of the seventh month after enactment, giving the Motor Vehicle Commission time to prepare administrative procedures for implementation.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee (on 05/05/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A5602 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A6000/5602_I1.HTM |
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