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NJ S3673

Bill

Status

Introduced

9/30/2024

Primary Sponsor

Patrick Diegnan

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows individuals diagnosed with traumatic or acquired brain injuries to voluntarily indicate this on their driver's license or non-driver identification card through a restriction code

  • Establishes an automated statewide registry maintained by the Motor Vehicle Commission where individuals with brain injuries can voluntarily register their vehicle information, emergency contacts, and other relevant details accessible to law enforcement

  • Registry information is strictly confidential, not considered a public government record, and can only be accessed by designated MVC employees and law enforcement officers during traffic stops or law enforcement actions

  • Requires the State Police Superintendent, in consultation with MVC and the Commissioner of Human Services, to develop a training program for law enforcement on identifying and communicating with individuals with brain injuries, including de-escalation methods

  • Sections 1 and 2 take effect 7 months after enactment; Section 3 (law enforcement training) takes effect 13 months after enactment

Legislative Description

Permits person with certain brain injuries to voluntarily make notation on driver's license, identification card, and in MVC registry; establishes program to train law enforcement officers in interactions with persons with certain brain injuries.

Budget and Appropriations

Last Action

Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee

12/5/2024

Committee Referrals

Budget and Appropriations12/5/2024
Transportation9/30/2024

Full Bill Text

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