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NJ A1257

NJ A1257
Makes consent to register with Selective Service part of driver's license application process for males under age 26.


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Introduced
01/09/2018
In Committee
01/09/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020

Introduced Session

2018-2019 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 or non-driver identification card in New Jersey to consent to registration with the Selective Service System (the draft). The bill requires the Motor Vehicle Commission to forward the applicant's personal information to the Selective Service System, unless the applicant has already registered. Failure to register or comply with the Military Selective Service Act can result in fines, imprisonment, and loss of certain federal benefits. The bill aims to ensure that any future draft is fair and equitable by notifying individuals of their registration requirement and providing them the opportunity to register concurrently with their driver's license application.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee (on 01/09/2018)

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