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NJ S3435
NJ S3435Permits persons who are hearing impaired to apply for vehicle identification placards.
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Introduced
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
In Committee
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill permits any person who has been issued a driver's license with the numerical code designating hearing-impairment to apply to the Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (chief administrator) for a corresponding windshield placard for use on a vehicle owned or operated by the applicant. The windshield placard is to bear the international symbol of the deaf, be posted or attached to the motor vehicle in a place and manner to be determined by the chief administrator, and be free of charge to applicants. Under the bill, a person who uses the windshield placard is not permitted to receive parking privileges reserved for persons with disabilities, unless the person is otherwise qualified and authorized to receive those parking privileges. The bill also provides that a citation for a violation of law is not to be issued and a penalty or fine is not to be assessed for operating a motor vehicle with a valid windshield placard, issued pursuant to this bill.
AI Summary
This bill allows individuals with a driver's license that indicates hearing impairment to obtain a special windshield placard, free of charge, from the Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, which is the state agency responsible for driver licensing and vehicle registration. This placard will feature the international symbol of the deaf and must be displayed on the vehicle as directed by the Chief Administrator. Importantly, possessing this placard does not grant the holder any special parking privileges reserved for people with disabilities unless they are otherwise qualified and have received the appropriate disability placard or license plate. The bill also ensures that drivers displaying this valid hearing-impairment placard will not be ticketed or fined for having it on their vehicle, even if it's not displayed in the exact manner prescribed by the Chief Administrator, as long as it is posted or attached in a way determined by them.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee (on 02/09/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S3435 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S3500/3435_I1.HTM |
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