A 544 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

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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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee
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