NJ A739

Bill

Requires driver's licenses and identification cards issued to non-citizens to bear distinct color and include statement providing document cannot be used to vote; requires identification to vote.

Introduced
01/13/2026

In Committee
01/13/2026

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead

Introduced Session

2026-2027 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill establishes certain design requirements for driver's licenses and identification cards issued to non-citizens by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (commission). Under the bill, a driver's license or identification card issued to an individual who is not a United States citizen is required to be a distinctly different in color than those issued to citizens of the United States. A driver's license or identification card issued to a non-citizen is also required to include a clear statement on the document that reads: "This document shall not be used as identification to vote in elections." Additionally, this bill requires voters seeking to vote either by mail using a mail-in ballot, in person during the early voting period, or in person at the polling place on election day to present identification before being permitted to vote.

AI Summary

This bill mandates that driver's licenses and identification cards issued to non-citizens in New Jersey must be a different color than those issued to citizens and will clearly state, "This document shall not be used as identification to vote in elections." Additionally, the bill requires all voters, whether voting by mail, early in person, or on election day, to present a valid form of identification before casting their ballot, with specific acceptable forms listed, including driver's licenses and identification cards that do not bear the non-citizen designation.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Paul Kanitra (R)*, Greg McGuckin (R)*,

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee (on 01/13/2026)

Official Document

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A739

(3 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A739
BillText	https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A1000/739_I1.HTM

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
A5144	Requires driver's licenses and identification cards issued to non-citizens to bear distinct color and include statement providing document cannot be used to vote; requires identification to vote.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee	Carry Over
S150	Requires driver's licenses and identification cards issued to non-citizens to bear distinct color and include statement providing document cannot be used to vote; requires identification to vote.	Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee	Same As
S3925	Requires driver's licenses and identification cards issued to non-citizens to bear distinct color and include statement providing document cannot be used to vote; requires identification to vote.	Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee	Carry Over

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