S 2730 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Requires driver's manual to include information on driver's rights and responsibilities during police stop.

This bill requires New Jersey's driver's manual to include specific information about drivers' rights and responsibilities during police stops. It directly affects all new drivers and license renewers in the state, as they receive the manual when applying for permits or renewing licenses. The key provision mandates that the Motor Vehicle Commission's chief administrator, after consulting with the Attorney General, must add this content to the manual. The manual will explain what drivers should know during stops, such as understanding their legal rights and obligations without using legal jargon.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 15, 2024 Last action Dec 4, 2025
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Dec 4, 2025
Committee
Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
upper
Dec 4, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported out of Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading
upper
Feb 15, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee
upper
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Shirley Turner
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