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NJ S1916
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Carmen Amato
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AI Summary
- Creates a voluntary program allowing individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder to report their diagnosis to the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission and have it included in their motor vehicle record
- Permits autism designation to be added to driver's licenses, learner's permits, and non-driver identification cards to help law enforcement and emergency medical professionals communicate effectively during encounters
- Information can be submitted via the MVC website, by mail, or when applying for motor vehicle documents, and may include details about vehicles regularly operated and other communication-relevant information
- Restricts access to submitted information to designated MVC employees and law enforcement officers during stops or other law enforcement actions
- Protects all autism-related information from public disclosure under the Open Public Records Act and exempts it from discovery as a public record by any person, entity, or government agency
Legislative Description
Allows persons diagnosed with autism to voluntarily enter medical information in MVC database and make notation on driver's licenses, permits, and non-driver identification cards.
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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