New JerseyEligible disabled veterans could use special plates for disability parking
Veterans with a service-connected walking impairment and a disability rating of at least 70 percent could apply for special plates for qualifying vehicles, with a one-time $50 fee.
What it does
Eligible veterans could apply for special plates showing “Disabled Veteran” and a wheelchair symbol for a qualifying vehicle. The one-time application fee would be $50.
After covering plate program costs, the Commission would put remaining application fees into a fund to add support for state-run veteran housing programs.
Argument forThe plates could let eligible veterans use disability parking, while fees left after program costs could support state-run veteran housing programs.
Argument againstThe $50 fee could make the plates harder for some eligible veterans to afford, and setting up the program could cost the state money.
More detail
The Motor Vehicle Commission would issue special plates after an application and a one-time $50 fee. The veteran must have a service-connected disability rating of at least 70 percent that causes a walking impairment. The vehicle must be owned or leased and registered in New Jersey by the veteran or by someone who provides transportation for the veteran.
The Commission would put plate application fees left after program costs into a fund for veteran housing programs. This applies to fees paid for the disabled veteran plates described in the estimate. The money would add to existing state and federal support for veteran housing programs administered by the state.
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- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 28Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation CommitteeLatest
- Jun 30Passed by the Assembly (79-0-0)Passed 1st Chamber
- Jun 23Reported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments, 2nd ReadingMinor
- May 7Reported out of Asm. Comm. with Amendments, and Referred to Assembly Appropriations CommitteeMinor
- Jan 13Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities CommitteeIntroduced
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