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A 2597 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Prohibits MVC from charging service fees for online services.

This bill (A2597) prohibits the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) from charging separate fees for online services that are free when completed in person at MVC offices or regional centers. It directly affects New Jersey residents who use MVC's website for tasks like license renewals, registration, or other vehicle-related services. The law requires that online services must carry the same fee structure as in-person services - eliminating the $1.50 online transaction fee reinstated by the MVC in 2019. This permanent change applies immediately and aligns online and in-person service costs, reversing a policy that had charged extra for digital transactions since April 2019.
Issues: ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill removes extra fees for online government services, promoting digital equity and making technology more accessible and affordable for consumers.80% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill removes fees for online MVC services, making vehicle regulations and related services more accessible and affordable for residents, supporting regulatory compliance.85% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
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Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee
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Photo of Robert Karabinchak
Robert Karabinchak
DDemocratic
NJ
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Photo of Verlina Reynolds-Jackson
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson
DDemocratic
NJ
15