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NJ S1543

NJ S1543
Authorizes "100 percent Disabled Veteran" license plates for qualified veterans; entitles holders to handicapped parking privileges.


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Introduced
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026-2027 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill authorizes the Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission to issue 100 Percent Disabled Veteran license plates. In addition to honoring those veterans who have been rendered 100 percent disabled while serving the country, this plate grants those 100 percent disabled veterans all the benefits, privileges, and considerations afforded to the holders of handicapped license plates, most notably the privilege of legally parking in handicapped parking areas. Under the bill, these special plates are to display the words "100 Percent Disabled Veteran" and an emblem or symbol chosen by the chief administrator, after consulting with representatives of organizations consisting of or representing the interests of 100 percent disabled veterans. There is to be no cost to the applicant for 100 Percent Disabled Veteran license plates. Finally, the bill specifies that these plates are not transferable and are exclusively for the use of the person to whom they are duly issued. The knowing misuse or abuse of any benefit, privilege, or consideration granted to a holder of a 100 Percent Disabled Veteran license plate will be sufficient cause for the revocation of the benefits, privileges, and considerations provided to the holder of the license plate and the forfeiture of the license plate.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission to issue special license plates for "100 percent disabled veterans," defined as residents honorably discharged from the U.S. Armed Forces who have been officially determined by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to be 100 percent disabled. These plates, which will display "100 Percent Disabled Veteran" and a chosen symbol, will be provided at no cost to eligible veterans. Crucially, holders of these plates will receive all the benefits and privileges granted to those with handicapped parking plates and placards, including the right to park in designated handicapped spots. The bill also specifies that these plates are non-transferable and that misuse or abuse of the associated benefits will result in their revocation and the forfeiture of the license plate.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee (on 01/13/2026)

Bill Topics

Defense
  • ‐ Veterans Affairs
Transportation
  • ‐ Other Transportation

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S1543 01/14/2026
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S2000/1543_I1.HTM 01/14/2026
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