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NJ S1543

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Carmen Amato

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates "100 Percent Disabled Veteran" license plates in New Jersey for veterans adjudicated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as 100 percent disabled
  • Plates are issued at no cost to qualifying veterans and grant all handicapped parking privileges under existing state law (P.L.1949, c.280)
  • License plates must display "100 Percent Disabled Veteran" text and a symbol chosen by the Motor Vehicle Commission chief administrator in consultation with veteran organizations
  • Plates are non-transferable and for exclusive use by the issued veteran; misuse results in revocation of privileges and forfeiture of the plate
  • Takes effect six months after enactment, with the MVC required to notify motorists of availability through registration renewals and posted notices at all facilities

Legislative Description

Authorizes "100 percent Disabled Veteran" license plates for qualified veterans; entitles holders to handicapped parking privileges.

Transportation

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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