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NJ S3433

NJ S3433
Allows Chief Administrator of MVC to enter into cooperative arrangements with foreign countries for reciprocal recognition of certain motor vehicle driver licenses.


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Introduced
02/09/2026
In Committee
02/09/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026-2027 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill authorizes the Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (chief administrator), consistent with federal law, to enter into a cooperative arrangement with a foreign country for the reciprocal recognition of driver licenses that authorize the operation of a non-commercial motor vehicle, provided that: (1) the chief administrator and the foreign country have exchanged information allowing each jurisdiction to assess the other jurisdiction's non-commercial motor vehicle driver licensing standards; (2) the chief administrator determines that the non-commercial motor vehicle driver licensing standards of the foreign country correspond substantially to those of this State; and (3) the foreign country extends the same privileges within the foreign country to those persons licensed by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission to operate a non-commercial motor vehicle within this State.

AI Summary

This bill allows the Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC), which is the state agency responsible for driver licensing and vehicle registration, to make agreements with foreign countries to mutually recognize driver's licenses for non-commercial vehicles, meaning cars and other vehicles not used for business purposes. For such an agreement to be made, both New Jersey and the foreign country must share information about their driver licensing standards so each can compare them, New Jersey's chief administrator must find that the foreign country's standards are similar to New Jersey's, and the foreign country must grant the same driving privileges to New Jersey licensed drivers as New Jersey grants to drivers from that country. This measure aims to simplify the process for individuals moving between New Jersey and foreign countries by allowing their existing driver's licenses to be recognized, provided these conditions are met.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee (on 02/09/2026)

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