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NJ A4464

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/24/2026

Primary Sponsor

William Sampson

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows New Jersey residents with hearing loss (pure tone average of 41 dB or greater in the better ear) to request a deafness designation be added to their motor vehicle registration information

  • Requires verification of hearing loss by an otorhinolaryngologist (ENT) or audiologist certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association or licensed by New Jersey

  • Designation displays the international symbol for deafness or a numerical code and appears only when law enforcement officers access license plate information through the MVC's online interface

  • Intended to alert law enforcement during traffic stops that the vehicle registrant is deaf or hard of hearing

  • Takes effect 180 days after enactment and applies to registrations issued or renewed on or after that date

Legislative Description

Requires MVC to place designation on motor vehicle's registration information indicating registrant is deaf or hard of hearing.

Transportation and Independent Authorities

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee

2/24/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation and Independent Authorities2/24/2026

Full Bill Text

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