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NJ S1312

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Pennacchio

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Emergency medical technician and paramedic certification cards issued by the New Jersey Department of Health would count as two points under the MVC's Six-Point Identification Verification Program

  • Applies to applicants seeking examination permits, driver's licenses, commercial driver licenses, non-driver identification cards, or power vessel operator's licenses

  • The MVC chief administrator must promulgate rules and regulations to implement the new requirements

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment but remains inoperative until the first day of the fourth month following enactment to allow for implementation preparation

Legislative Description

Requires MVC to accept emergency medical technician and paramedic certification cards as two points of documentation for purposes of MVC identification verification program.

2nd Reading in the Senate

Last Action

Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading

3/2/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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