New Jersey S 3349: Requires payment of tuition for certain non-resident public school students.

Bill Text

S3349 1R 

[First Reprint]

SENATE, No. 3349 

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

222nd LEGISLATURE

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INTRODUCED FEBRUARY 5, 2026

Sponsored by:

Senator� SHIRLEY K. TURNER

District 15 (Hunterdon and Mercer)

SYNOPSIS

���� Requires driver�s manual to include information on 
driver�s rights and responsibilities during police stop.� 

CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT 

���� As reported by the Senate Transportation Committee on 
June 1, 2026, with amendments.

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An Act concerning driver education and amending R.S.39:3-41.

���� Be It 
Enacted by the Senate and General Assembly of 
the State of New Jersey:

���� 1[1. R.S.39:3-41 
is amended to read as follows:

���� 39:3-41.����� a.� At the time 
of the issuance of an examination permit or a special learner's permit to 
operate a motor vehicle, the chief administrator shall make available to each 
applicant for the examination permit or special learner's permit a driver's 
manual containing information required to be known and followed by licensed 
drivers relating to licensing requirements.

���� b.��� At the time of any 
required examination for renewal of a driver's license, the chief administrator 
shall, upon request, make available to each applicant for renewal 
a copy of the manual and any supplements thereto.

���� c.���� The driver's manual, 
and any supplements thereto, or any other booklet or writing prepared in 
connection with examinations for drivers' licenses or for renewals of drivers' 
licenses shall contain all information necessary to answer any question on an 
examination for a driver's license or for a renewal of a driver's license.

���� The chief administrator shall 
publish the driver's manual on the website of the commission in English and 
each of the three languages, other than English, most commonly spoken in the 
State, as determined by the chief administrator.� The chief administrator shall 
periodically, and at least every five years, verify the three languages, other 
than English, most commonly spoken in the State.

���� d.��� The chief administrator, 
following consultation with the organ procurement organizations designated 
pursuant to 42 U.S.C. s.1320b-8 to serve in the State of New Jersey, shall 
include in the driver's manual information explaining the provisions of the "Revised 
Uniform Anatomical Gift Act," P.L.2008, c.50 (C.26:6-77 et [al] seq.), 
the beneficial uses of donated organs and tissues, and the procedure for 
indicating on the driver's license the intention to make a donation pursuant to 
section 1 of P.L.1978, c.181 (C.39:3-12.2).� The chief administrator may 
distribute all remaining copies of the existing driver's manual before 
reprinting the manual with the information required pursuant to this 
subsection.

���� e.���� The chief 
administrator, in consultation with the Nikhil Badlani Foundation, shall 
include in the driver's manual information explaining the dangers of failing to 
comply with this State's motor vehicle traffic laws and indicating that 
interested drivers may take the STOP for Nikhil Safety Pledge set forth in 
paragraph (1) of this subsection.

���� (1)�� The "STOP for 
Nikhil Safety Pledge" is as follows:

���� "In order to ensure the 
safety of others on the road, passengers in my car, and myself as a driver, I 
pledge to obey traffic laws while operating a motor vehicle, be extra cautious, 
and be attentive to traffic signs and signals and road conditions.� 
Specifically:

���� I will come to a complete stop 
at every "stop" sign or red traffic light, and will not proceed 
through a red traffic light;

���� I will stay alert, keep two 
hands on the steering wheel whenever possible, and keep my mind on the road;

���� I will talk safely by using a 
hands-free wireless telephone while driving if I am of lawful age to do so and 
refrain from texting while driving; and I will plan ahead and leave enough time 
to arrive at my destination."

���� (2)�� The chief administrator 
shall ensure that drivers have the option of taking the pledge set forth in 
paragraph (1) of this subsection by filling out a standard form made available 
at motor vehicle offices or by following instructions publicized by the chief 
administrator directing interested drivers to the appropriate website to 
complete the pledge.

���� (3)�� The chief administrator 
may distribute all remaining copies of the existing driver's manual before 
reprinting the manual with the information required pursuant to this 
subsection.

���� f.���� The chief 
administrator, in consultation with the Commissioner of Health and the Director 
of the Division of Highway Traffic Safety in the Department of Law and Public 
Safety, shall include in the driver's manual information explaining the dangers 
of carbon monoxide poisoning from motor vehicles and techniques for the safe 
operation and proper maintenance of a motor vehicle.� The chief administrator 
may distribute all remaining copies of any existing driver's manual before 
reprinting the manual