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New Jersey Bill A1004 Requires Online Victim Impact Panel for DWI and Reduced Traffic Violations

Original title: Imposes additional curriculum for Intoxicated Driving Program; requires participation by offenders convicted of, or initially charged with DWI.

Last action · January 13, 2026: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness CommitteeSponsor: Carol Murphy

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What This Bill Would Do

New Jersey Bill A1004 mandates that individuals convicted of driving while intoxicated (DWI), or those who plead guilty to reckless, careless, or unsafe driving after initially facing DWI charges, must complete a qualified online course as part of their Intoxicated Driving Program requirements.

Why it matters

Changes driver education requirements by mandating a 3.5-hour online victim impact course for specific traffic offenders, expanding the Intoxicated Driving Program curriculum administered by the Department of Human Services.

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

Individuals convicted of driving while intoxicated

Must complete a qualified online victim impact panel course as part of their mandatory program requirements.

Directly affected

Drivers pleading guilty to reckless, careless, or unsafe driving after initial DWI charges

Are required to complete the qualified online victim impact panel course pursuant to R.S.39:4-50.

Directly affected

Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services

Must oversee and administer the expanded Intoxicated Driving Program curriculum incorporating the online course.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is required to take the online victim impact panel course under this bill?
Individuals convicted of driving while intoxicated (DWI), as well as those who plead guilty to reckless driving, careless driving, or unsafe driving after being originally charged with DWI, are required to complete the course.
What are the minimum requirements for the online victim impact panel course?
The course must be accessible 24/7, available in English and Spanish, take at least 3.5 hours to complete, include presentations from at least eight victims and offenders, test participant comprehension, and provide follow-up communication six months later.

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Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

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  1. Jan 13, 2026HouseIntroduced
    Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee

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Sponsors

Carol MurphyAssemblyDemocraticPrimary sponsor

Connected Entities

Alcohol Education, Rehabilitation and Enforcement Fund, Governor's Council on Substance Use Disorder Abuse, Addiction Professionals Certification Board of New Jersey and 6 more
OrganizationAlcohol Education, Rehabilitation and Enforcement Fund“Fund receiving designated fees to support the Intoxicated Driving Program.”Map →
OrganizationGovernor's Council on Substance Use Disorder Abuse“Council consulted regarding per diem fee increases for IDRC programs.”Map →
OrganizationAddiction Professionals Certification Board of New Jersey“Board certifying counselors who administer Intoxicated Driver Resource Centers.”Map →
PersonCarol A. Murphy“Assemblywoman sponsoring Assembly Bill No. 1004 representing District 7 (Burling”Map →
OrganizationIntoxicated Driver Resource Centers“County or regional centers administering screening, evaluation, referral, and ed”Map →
OrganizationDivision of Revenue“Division in the Department of the Treasury receiving certain court-collected sur”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of Human Services“State department housing the Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services.”Map →
OrganizationNew Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission“State commission involved in driver licensing, ignition interlock requirements, ”Map →
OrganizationDivision of Mental Health and Addiction Services“Division within the Department of Human Services responsible for the Intoxicated”Map →

Sources

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njleg.state.nj.us

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