A 5073 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Exempts Purple Heart recipients from payment of motor vehicle registration, driver's license, and identification card fees.

This bill exempts Purple Heart recipients in New Jersey from paying fees for motor vehicle registration, driver's licenses, and identification cards. The change directly affects veterans who have received the Purple Heart medal for being wounded or killed in action. The bill amends existing state statutes to remove the requirement for these specific recipients to pay standard administrative fees. No other provisions or mechanisms are included in this legislation.
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Introduced May 14, 2026 Last action May 14, 2026
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May 14, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee
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