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Read. Follow. Verify.New Jersey authorizes U.S. Navy Veteran license plates with $50 fee supporting veteran programs
Last action · January 13, 2026: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities CommitteeSponsors: Bailey, David, Jr. and 3 others
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What This Bill Would Do
New Jersey authorizes the Motor Vehicle Commission to issue special U.S. Navy Veteran license plates bearing the words 'U.S. Navy Retired' and Navy insignia for a $50 initial application fee and a $10 annual renewal fee. Funds collected beyond administrative costs will be deposited into a dedicated fund to support Navy veteran programs, provided initial non-public funding and a minimum of 500 completed applications are secured.
Qualifying Navy veterans may obtain specialty license plates by paying additional registration fees, while funds raised above administrative costs are directed toward programs supporting state veterans.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
United States Navy veterans
Navy veterans may apply for specialty license plates and benefit from programs funded by surplus plate fees.
New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission
The commission must design, issue, administer, and publicize the new license plates and collect associated fees.
Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs
The department collaborates on plate designs, appoints a liaison, and receives annual appropriations from the veteran license plate fund.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
1 action- Jan 13, 2026HouseIntroducedIntroduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee
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