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NJ S1919

NJ S1919
Makes consent to register with Selective Service part of driver's license application process for males under age 26.


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Introduced
03/10/2016
In Committee
03/10/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2018

Introduced Session

2016-2017 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires every male United States citizen or immigrant under age 26 who applies for a special learner's permit, an examination permit, a probationary driver's license, a basic driver's license, or a nondriver identification card, or for renewal of a license or identification card, to consent to his registration for the draft in compliance with the requirements of the "Military Selective Service Act," 50 U.S.C. App. 453. The bill requires the Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) to forward the personal information required for draft registration to the Selective Service System. Submission of an application to the MVC would serve as an indication that the applicant has already registered with the Selective Service or that he is authorizing the chief administrator to forward to the Selective Service the necessary information for registration. The chief administrator is required to print a statement on the application for a permit, driver's license, or nondriver identification card stating that the applicant is consenting to Selective Service registration if required by Federal law or, if under age 18, registration upon attaining age 18. Failure to register or otherwise comply with the "Military Selective Service Act" is punishable by a fine of up to $250,000, imprisonment for up to five years, or both. In addition, violators may be precluded from obtaining student financial aid, job training, government employment and U.S. naturalization.

AI Summary

This bill requires every male United States citizen or immigrant under age 26 who applies for a driver's license, learner's permit, or non-driver identification card in New Jersey to consent to registration with the Selective Service System, which is the agency responsible for maintaining a database of individuals eligible for military conscription (the draft). The bill authorizes the Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission to forward the applicant's information to the Selective Service System, and it requires the inclusion of a statement on the application acknowledging this consent. Failure to register with the Selective Service System can result in significant penalties, including fines, imprisonment, and the loss of certain government benefits and employment opportunities.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Hearing (13:00 5/5/2016 Committee Room 1, 1st Floor) (on 05/05/2016)

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