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NJ A5355

Bill

Status

Passed

1/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Reginald Atkins

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission to issue special license plates honoring Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, with design and color scheme selected in consultation with both organizations' leadership

  • Requires a $50 application fee plus a $10 annual renewal fee, with proceeds deposited into a special "Phi Beta Sigma and Zeta Phi Beta License Plate Fund" to support both organizations' missions and programs

  • Prohibits use of state or public funds for initial implementation costs; requires the organizations to contribute up to $25,000 in non-public funds to cover startup expenses including design, production, and computer programming

  • Program will not begin until the organizations provide at least 500 completed applications and the required startup funding to the commission

  • Chief administrator may discontinue the program if the average cost per plate exceeds $50 for two consecutive fiscal years; the bill expires if funding and application requirements are not met within 12 months of enactment

Legislative Description

Authorizes creation of special license plate honoring Phi Beta Sigma and Zeta Phi Beta.

Bills and Joint Resolutions Signed by the Governor

Last Action

Approved P.L.2025, c.378.

1/20/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/6/2026
Transportation and Independent Authorities2/25/2025

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