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NJ S308
NJ S308Requires creation of license plates that allow disabled veterans to park in parking spots reserved for persons with disabilities.
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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 Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission to issue special license plates for qualified disabled veterans. The plates allow disabled veterans whose ability to walk is limited or impaired to park in a parking space or zone that is restricted for use by a person with a disability, provided that the disabled veteran displays the veteran's valid, unexpired qualified disabled veteran license plate on the motor vehicle while parked in the parking space or zone. Under the bill, these special plates are to display the words "Disabled Veteran" and a wheelchair symbol. There is a $15 fee to the applicant for these special 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 issues. The knowing misuse or abuse of any benefit, privilege, or consideration granted to a holder of a qualified 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 requires the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission to issue special license plates for qualified disabled veterans, defined as New Jersey residents with a service-connected disability certified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and whose ability to walk is limited or impaired, as certified by a licensed medical professional. These plates, which will cost $15 and display "Disabled Veteran" along with a wheelchair symbol, will allow eligible veterans to park in spaces reserved for persons with disabilities without needing a separate disability identification card or placard, as long as the special license plate is clearly displayed. The bill also clarifies that these plates are non-transferable and that misuse or abuse of the parking privileges will result in the revocation of benefits and forfeiture of the license plate.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (9)
Jim Beach (D)*,
Nilsa Cruz-Perez (D)*,
Carmen Amato (R),
Patrick Diegnan (D),
Jim Holzapfel (R),
Angela Mcknight (D),
Mike Testa (R),
Latham Tiver (R),
Shirley Turner (D),
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/S308 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S0500/308_I1.HTM |
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