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NJ S1549
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Carmen Amato
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AI Summary
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Establishes a voluntary program allowing individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder to report their diagnosis to the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission and identify vehicles they regularly operate
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Permits autism spectrum disorder notation on driver's licenses, learner's permits, and non-driver identification cards at the holder's request
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Restricts access to submitted medical information to designated MVC employees and law enforcement officers during traffic stops or other law enforcement actions
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Exempts all autism-related information from public records disclosure under the Open Public Records Act and common law
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Takes effect on the first day of the seventh month following enactment
Legislative Description
Allows persons diagnosed with autism to voluntarily enter medical information in MVC database and make notation on driver's licenses, permits, and non-driver identification cards.
Transportation
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee
1/13/2026