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NJ A4552

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Carol Murphy

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Clarifies that disabled veterans and Purple Heart recipients do not need to own the vehicle to qualify for exemption from municipal parking meter fees in New Jersey

  • Expands the exemption to include leased vehicles displaying disabled veteran or Purple Heart license plates, not just owned vehicles

  • Allows disabled veterans and Purple Heart recipients using placards to park free at municipal meters regardless of vehicle ownership, as long as they are the driver or passenger

  • Maintains existing restrictions including the 24-hour parking limit and requirement that the qualifying individual must be present as driver or passenger

  • Amends P.L.2015, c.218 and takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Clarifies disabled veterans and Purple Heart recipients are not required to own vehicle to be exempt from municipal parking meter fees.

Military and Veterans' Affairs

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Military and Veterans' Affairs3/10/2026

Full Bill Text

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