A 314 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

"Enhanced ID Act"; requires MVC to create and issue enhanced driver's licenses and enhanced non-driver identification cards.

This bill requires New Jersey's Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) to create and issue enhanced driver's licenses and non-driver ID cards meeting federal security standards for land/sea border crossings to Canada, Mexico, or the Caribbean. It directly affects New Jersey residents who apply for these IDs, mandating they provide proof of citizenship, legal name, address, date of birth, and Social Security number. Key provisions include mandatory security features (machine-readable barcodes, encrypted radio frequency technology), strict document verification by the MVC, and restrictions on how facial images/signatures may be shared. The enhanced IDs function like standard licenses but are federally approved for border travel, with applicants paying up to $30 for the application.
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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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