Establishes alternative pathway for victims of domestic violence to obtain certain identification cards and licenses from MVC.
This bill creates a special process for victims of domestic violence in New Jersey to get driver's licenses and identification cards even if they lack standard proof of address or identity. Instead of requiring normal documents, applicants can submit medical records, court papers, police reports, or letters from social workers to prove their situation. The Motor Vehicle Commission must verify these documents and may issue temporary licenses while checking them, but the sensitive information cannot be shared with the public except under specific legal exceptions. The law also mandates that MVC staff receive training on how to interact with trauma victims and requires the commission to report annually on how many licenses are issued through this new pathway.
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Jun 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jun 1, 2026
Last action Jun 1, 2026
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Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee
upper
2 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Britnee Timberlake
DDemocratic
P
Kristin Corrado
RRepublican
Co
Angela McKnight
DDemocratic
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