ASSEMBLY TRANSPORTATION AND INDEPENDENT AUTHORITIES COMMITTEE

STATEMENT TO

ASSEMBLY, No. 4742

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

DATED:  February 22, 2021

      The Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee reports favorably Assembly Bill No. 4742.

      As reported, the bill requires the Chief Administrator (chief administrator) of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (commission), during the COVID-19 public health emergency, to reserve either one day per week or a certain time each day or each week  at certain commission agency locations to offer appointments exclusively to the following individuals to obtain a REAL ID driver’s license, probationary license, or identification card: (1) any individual who is 65 years of age or older and (2) customers who, due to a medical condition diagnosed by a licensed medical doctor or osteopathic physician and evidenced by proof, in a form prescribed by the chief administrator, cannot wear masks or face coverings.

      As reported, Assembly Bill No. 4742 is identical to Senate Bill No. 2938, which was also reported by the committee on this date.