Requires MVC to offer driver's license knowledge test in Punjabi.
This bill requires New Jersey's Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) to offer driver's license knowledge tests in Punjabi, alongside English and the three most commonly spoken non-English languages in the state. It directly affects non-English speaking residents, particularly Punjabi speakers, who must pass the written knowledge test to obtain a license. The key provision mandates the MVC to provide tests in these languages and update the list of top non-English languages every five years. The bill amends existing law to expand language accessibility for applicants, ensuring they can take the test in a language they understand. This is a concrete policy change focused on improving access to driver's license exams.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee
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Balvir Singh
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