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NJ S1090

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Britnee Timberlake

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Eliminates mandatory driver's license suspension as a penalty for various non-driving-related offenses, including failure to pay court fines, child support arrearages, motor vehicle violation surcharges, and parking judgments

  • Removes automatic license suspension upon issuance of a child support-related warrant, though courts retain discretion to suspend licenses after notice and a hearing

  • Prohibits arrest as a penalty for unpaid parking tickets, replacing it with alternative enforcement mechanisms such as motor vehicle registration suspension and vehicle impoundment

  • Extends the waiting period before a municipality may impound, immobilize, or authorize the sale of a motor vehicle for unpaid parking tickets from 30 days to 90 days

  • Repeals statutory provisions authorizing license suspension for failure to appear in municipal court, failure to comply with installment payment plans, and failure to satisfy sentencing conditions like fines or community service

Legislative Description

Prohibits suspension of driving privileges and arrest for certain crimes and offenses.

Transportation

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee

1/9/2024

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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