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Bill > A1076
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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 (MVC) to make the driver's license written examination (knowledge test) available in Punjabi. Under current law, the MVC is required to make driver's license written examination available in English and each of the three languages, other than English, most commonly spoken in the State, as determined by the Chief Administrator of the MVC.
AI Summary
This bill requires the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) to offer the driver's license knowledge test, which assesses an applicant's understanding of traffic laws and safe driving practices, in the Punjabi language. Currently, the MVC is mandated to provide this test in English and the three other most commonly spoken languages in New Jersey, as determined by the Chief Administrator. This amendment adds Punjabi to the list of languages in which the knowledge test must be available, ensuring that more residents can access this crucial step in obtaining a driver's license.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities 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/A1076 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A1500/1076_I1.HTM |
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