Establishes alternative pathway for victims of domestic violence to obtain certain identification cards and licenses from MVC.
This bill creates an alternative process for victims of domestic violence in New Jersey to obtain driver's licenses or identification cards from the Motor Vehicle Commission without providing standard proof of identity or residence. Instead of traditional documents, applicants can submit medical records, court papers, police reports, or certifications from licensed social workers or domestic violence service providers to verify their situation. The Motor Vehicle Commission will verify these documents and may issue temporary licenses valid for up to 12 months while authentication is completed. The bill also requires staff to receive trauma-informed training and mandates annual reporting on how many licenses are issued through this new process, while protecting the privacy of the sensitive documentation submitted.
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 16, 2026
Last action Mar 16, 2026
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Mar 16, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
lower
3 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Party
State
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P
Annette Quijano
DDemocratic
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Ellen Park
DDemocratic
P
Kenyatta Stewart
DDemocratic
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