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NJ A703
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Gregory McGuckin
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AI Summary
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Law enforcement officers must immediately suspend the driver's license of anyone arrested for DWI, refusing a breath test, or (for those under 21) operating a vehicle with a BAC of 0.01% to 0.08%
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Officers must confiscate the license on the spot and forward it to the Chief Administrator of the Motor Vehicle Commission along with a suspension notice and report
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Drivers have 10 days to request an administrative hearing to contest the suspension, which must be held within 10 days of the request
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An administrative law judge must find clear and convincing evidence that the traffic stop had a factual basis and the DWI charge was proper for the suspension to continue pending municipal court adjudication
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Time spent under preliminary suspension counts toward any final suspension imposed by the municipal court
Legislative Description
Requires law enforcement officers to issue preliminary suspension of driver's license for certain drunk driving offenses.
Judiciary
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
1/13/2026