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NJ S1899
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Latham Tiver
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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Purple Heart recipients must provide medical certification to law enforcement upon request when parked in disability-restricted spaces
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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