Retains organ donor designation upon renewal and issuance of certain documents.
This bill (A 544) changes how organ donor designations are handled on New Jersey driver's licenses, permits, and ID cards. Currently, individuals must reconfirm their organ donor status each time they renew their license or ID. The bill automatically retains the designation upon renewal or when a new license/ID is issued, unless the person actively removes it. The Motor Vehicle Commission must provide an option to remove the designation during renewal. It directly affects all New Jersey residents who have previously marked themselves as organ donors on these documents.
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Introduction
Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee
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1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
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Bob Auth
RRepublican
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Lou Greenwald
DDemocratic
Co
Vicky Flynn
RRepublican
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