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NJ A1891
NJ A1891Makes consent to register with Selective Service part of driver's license application process for males under age 26.
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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 every male United States citizen or immigrant under age 26 who applies for a special learner's permit, an examination permit, a probationary driver's license, a basic driver's license, or a nondriver identification card, or for renewal of a license or identification card, to consent to his registration for the draft in compliance with the requirements of the "Military Selective Service Act," 50 U.S.C. App. 453. The bill requires the Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) to forward the personal information required for draft registration to the Selective Service System. Submission of an application to the MVC would serve as an indication that the applicant has already registered with the Selective Service or that he is authorizing the chief administrator to forward to the Selective Service the necessary information for registration. The chief administrator is required to print a statement on the application for a permit, driver's license, or nondriver identification card stating that the applicant is consenting to Selective Service registration if required by Federal law or, if under age 18, registration upon attaining age 18. Failure to register or otherwise comply with the "Military Selective Service Act" is punishable by a fine of up to $250,000, imprisonment for up to five years, or both. In addition, violators may be precluded from obtaining student financial aid, job training, government employment and U.S. naturalization.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that any male United States citizen or immigrant under the age of 26 applying for or renewing a driver's license, learner's permit, or nondriver identification card must consent to registration with the Selective Service System, the federal agency responsible for managing potential military conscription under the "Military Selective Service Act." The Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) will be responsible for forwarding the necessary personal information to the Selective Service System, and submitting the application will serve as either proof of prior registration or authorization for the MVC to register the applicant. The application forms will include a statement informing applicants that by submitting the form, they are consenting to Selective Service registration if required by federal law, or upon reaching age 18 if they are under that age. This measure aims to ensure compliance with draft registration requirements, highlighting the severe penalties for non-compliance, which can include substantial fines, imprisonment, and ineligibility for various federal benefits like student financial aid, job training, government employment, and U.S. naturalization.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A1891 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A2000/1891_I1.HTM |
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