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NJ A4464
Bill
Status
2/24/2026
Primary Sponsor
William Sampson
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AI Summary
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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
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Requires verification of hearing loss by an otorhinolaryngologist (ENT) or audiologist certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association or licensed by New Jersey
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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
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Intended to alert law enforcement during traffic stops that the vehicle registrant is deaf or hard of hearing
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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