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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 provides for the refund of a portion of the registration fee of a motor vehicle if it is sold or transferred to a new owner or destroyed prior to the expiration of the registration. Current law permits owners to transfer portions of unexpired registrations to other motor vehicles, but does not provide for any refund of registration fees. Under the provisions of the bill, the owners of passenger automobiles and noncommercial trucks would be entitled to a percentage refund of the registration fee paid for those vehicles if they are sold or destroyed before the expiration of their registration terms. The percentage refund is to be calculated on a yearly basis. The bill specifies that no owner will be entitled to a refund of any portion of an unexpired registration of less than one year.
AI Summary
This bill requires the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) to refund a portion of motor vehicle registration fees to owners of passenger automobiles and noncommercial trucks if the vehicle is sold or destroyed before its registration expires. Currently, owners can transfer unexpired registrations to new vehicles but do not receive any money back. Under this bill, owners will receive a refund calculated on a yearly basis for the unexpired portion of their registration, provided that the unexpired term is at least one year. The bill also clarifies that the "division" is now referred to as the "commission" and the "director" is now the "chief administrator" within the MVC.
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/A3203 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A3500/3203_I1.HTM |
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