S 288 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Requires MVC to establish certain surcharge promotional incentives every three years.

This bill requires New Jersey's Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) to create and offer payment incentives to drivers who owe certain motor vehicle surcharges every three years. It specifically targets drivers who haven't paid surcharges for traffic violations (like accumulating penalty points) but excludes those with surcharges related to drunk driving convictions. The incentives may include waived down payments or interest on overdue amounts. The bill updates current law, which previously only required "periodic" offerings, to mandate a precise three-year cycle for these payment relief options.

Issues: ✓ Budget & Taxes

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

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Governor

Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Mar 19, 2026

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What changed between versions

Technical Review Of Prefiled Bill → Introduced · 4 edits · Jan 13, 2026

MODERATE

The bill moves from Technical Review status to Introduced status and adds a formal statement clarifying its purpose. The key substantive change is that it requires the Motor Vehicle Commission to offer promotional payment incentives on a fixed three-year cycle rather than 'periodically' as under current law, giving drivers with unpaid surcharges more predictable opportunities for relief.

REQUIREMENT

Changed the frequency of promotional payment incentives from 'periodically' (under current law) to a mandatory every-three-years schedule, making the timing predictable and regular.

TECHNICAL

Added a formal STATEMENT section explaining the bill's purpose, including that it preserves existing prohibitions on offering incentives for intoxicated driving or failure to consent to chemical tests.

Removed Senator Angela V. McKnight (District 31) from the sponsorship list.

Changed the bill status line from 'As reported by the Senate Law and Public Safety Committee with technical review' to 'Introduced Pending Technical Review by Legislative Counsel.'

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Committee

Mar 19, 2026

Committee

Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee

upper

Jan 13, 2026

Introduced

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee

upper

2 primary · 0 co-sponsors