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NJ S1899

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Latham Tiver

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Holders of disabled veteran license plates or placards issued by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission may park in spaces reserved for persons with disabilities without obtaining a separate disability identification card or special disability plates

  • Purple Heart recipients with certified limited or impaired walking ability may also use disability parking spaces when displaying their Purple Heart license plate or placard and possessing medical certification

  • Medical certification for Purple Heart recipients must come from a licensed physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner in New Jersey, a bordering state, or stationed at a military installation in New Jersey

  • Purple Heart recipients must provide medical certification to law enforcement upon request when parked in disability-restricted spaces

  • Expands the legal definition of "person with a disability" under P.L.1949, c.280 to include disabled veterans and qualifying Purple Heart recipients

Legislative Description

Allows holders of disabled veteran license plates or placards and certain holders of Purple Heart license plates or placards to park in parking spots reserved for persons with disability.

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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