A 4398 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Requires certain local and State government entities to issue certain emergency and warning light permits.

This bill requires municipalities, counties, and the State Office of Emergency Management to issue standardized permits for emergency warning lights to specific volunteer emergency personnel. It directly affects volunteer fire/rescue teams, emergency management staff, police chiefs, medical examiners, and search/rescue teams (both county and state-recognized). The key mechanism mandates that permits be issued by the applicant's service location (municipality, county, or state office) in a form prescribed by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, replacing prior inconsistent rules. The bill updates existing permit requirements to clarify eligibility and streamline the application process for emergency responders.
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 19, 2026 Last action Feb 19, 2026
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Feb 19, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
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Jay Webber
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