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NJ S1961
NJ S1961Provides 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
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 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 ensures that if you've already designated yourself as an organ donor on your New Jersey driver's license or identification card, that designation will automatically carry over when you renew your license or card, meaning you won't have to re-register unless you choose to remove your donor status through a specific procedure. The bill also clarifies that the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC), led by its Chief Administrator, is only required to offer the organ donor option to individuals applying for a license or ID if they haven't already made a designation, streamlining the process for those who have already opted in. This change aims to simplify the organ donation process and ensure that individuals' wishes are respected without requiring repeated action upon license renewal.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S1961 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S2000/1961_I1.HTM |
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