New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced

S 4694 — "Michael Kidd-Gilchrist Driver Communication and Disability Protection Act"; revises and establishes process for designating certain disorders through MVC.

Last action — INT 1RS REF STR

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed General Assembly
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced October 01, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

The bill establishes a process to designate certain disorders through motor vehicle regulations.

This bill revises existing processes related to how specific disorders are recognized by motor vehicle authorities. It aims to enhance driver communication and protections for individuals with certain disabilities.

Summary

Michael Kidd-Gilchrist Driver Communication & Disab. Protection Act-concerns

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html October 02, 2026

How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the New Jersey statutes: N.J.S.A. 39:3-10f8.

  • N.J.S.A. 39:3-10f8

    or or autism spectrum disorder or communication disorder or a driver's license or non-driver identification card with or an autism spectrum disorder or communication → : (1) ; (2) a , which shall include, but not be limited to, stuttering; or (3) Tourette Syndrome , a or Tourette Syndrome, applicable and, for the purposes of communicating with law enforcement officers pursuant to subsection f. of this section, on the person's motor vehicle registration information. However, the diagnosis notation shall be confined solely to the person's driver's license or non-driver identification card, and to the person's motor vehicle registration information, and shall not require issuance of a secondary document , a or Tourette Syndrome, diagnosis , a or Tourette Syndrome, any such e. When the chief administrator receives a request for a diagnosis notation pursuant to subsection b. of this section, the chief administrator shall permit the person making the request to submit emergency contact information for the person diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder, a communication disorder, or Tourette Syndrome. f. The commission shall ensure that law enforcement agencies in the State have access to the diagnosis notation on a person's motor vehicle information, issued pursuant to subsection b. of this section, and any emergency contact information for that person, submitted pursuant to subsection e. of this section, during a traffic stop when a law enforcement officer accesses the motor vehicle's license plate information through the commission's online interface with law enforcement agencies. The information shared with law enforcement agencies pursuant to this subsection shall only be used by law enforcement officers to communicate during a traffic stop with a person diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder, a communication disorder, or Tourette Syndrome. g. The commission may adopt, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), rules and regulations as necessary to implement the provisions of this section.

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Action History

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Sponsors

  • Michael L. Testa · Primary
  • Troy Singleton · Primary

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 118 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

  • Testa, Michael L.
  • Singleton, Troy

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (118)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 4694 do?
Michael Kidd-Gilchrist Driver Communication & Disab. Protection Act-concerns
Who sponsors S 4694?
S 4694 is sponsored by Testa, Michael L. and Singleton, Troy.
What is the current status of S 4694?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced October 01, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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