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NJ S2596
NJ S2596Requires MVC to provide certain services at each MVC agency location and to make available certain informational brochures.
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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 requires the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (commission) to provide all vehicle and licensing services at each commission agency location and to allow these services to be completed in person at each agency. The bill also requires that, at each commission agency location, the commission provide in-person service to certain walk-in customers and to the extent practicable accommodate all walk-in customers, including at all times in which a location experiences a no show appointment or is not booked to full capacity. The bill requires the commission to provide for emergency printing services, and to create additional regional service centers where space and staff permit. The bill also requires the commission to adopt a permanent online scheduling system for commercial motor vehicle drivers to use and requires that certain commercial motor vehicle tests be available at each commission agency location. Finally, the bill requires the commission to create and make available informational pamphlets listing all commission services and instructions pertaining to those services for consumers.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) must offer all vehicle and licensing services, which include tasks like changing addresses and obtaining or renewing driver's licenses, permits, identification cards, and vehicle registrations, at every MVC agency location, allowing these services to be completed in person. The bill also requires agencies to serve walk-in customers seeking these services, accommodating them whenever possible, especially when appointments are missed or the agency isn't fully booked. Furthermore, the MVC must provide emergency printing services, such as reprinting temporary licenses, and establish additional regional service centers if space and staff allow. For commercial drivers, the bill mandates a permanent online scheduling system for various tests and requires these tests to be available at all MVC agencies. Finally, the MVC is required to create and distribute informational pamphlets detailing all available services and how to access them, both online and in person.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S2596 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S3000/2596_I1.HTM |
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