Bill
Bill > A1652
summary
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 a physician to report to the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (commission) that the physician is treating a person 16 years of age or older for recurrent convulsive seizures, recurrent periods of unconsciousness, or impairment or loss of motor coordination when the conditions persist or recur despite medical treatments. Under current law, physicians that are treating a person 16 years of age or older for recurrent convulsive seizures, recurrent periods of unconsciousness or impairment or loss of motor coordination when the conditions persist or recur despite medical treatments are required to report this information to the commission within 24 hours.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to change the reporting requirement for physicians treating patients aged 16 and older who experience recurrent seizures, periods of unconsciousness, or loss of motor coordination despite medical treatment, conditions often associated with epilepsy. Previously, physicians were *required* to report these cases to the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles (now the Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, or MVC) within 24 hours. This bill changes that to a *permissive* reporting requirement, meaning physicians *may* report such cases to the MVC, offering them discretion rather than mandating immediate notification. The bill also updates the name of the agency receiving the reports from the "Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles" to the "Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission."
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A1652 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A2000/1652_I1.HTM |
Loading...