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NJ A1031
NJ A1031Exempts disabled veterans and Purple Heart recipients from payment of municipal parking meter fees when vehicle bears veteran's or recipient's special license plate or placard issued by MVC.
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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 allows the use of special license plates or a placard issued to a disabled veteran (veteran) or Purple Heart recipient (recipient) to permit a veteran or recipient to be exempt from paying a parking meter fee (fee) when driving or traveling as a passenger in a motor vehicle regardless of the vehicle's ownership. The exemption does not apply to instances when the motor vehicle is parked for more than 24 hours at one location where the motor vehicle is subject to a fee.
AI Summary
This bill expands an existing exemption to allow disabled veterans and Purple Heart recipients to avoid paying municipal parking meter fees when their vehicle displays a special license plate or a placard issued by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC), regardless of who owns the vehicle. Previously, the exemption was tied to the vehicle being owned by the veteran or recipient. The bill clarifies that this exemption applies when the disabled veteran or Purple Heart recipient is either driving or a passenger in the vehicle, but it does not apply if the vehicle is parked for more than 24 hours in one spot where a parking meter fee is required. The MVC is also tasked with creating rules and regulations for issuing these special placards.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (7)
Wayne DeAngelo (D)*,
Bill Moen (D)*,
Joe Danielsen (D),
Shama Haider (D),
Ellen Park (D),
Michael Venezia (D),
Anthony Verrelli (D),
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs 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/A1031 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A1500/1031_I1.HTM |
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