SENATE COMMUNITY AND URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

STATEMENT TO

SENATE, No. 1207

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

DATED:  JUNE 1, 2026

      The Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee reports favorably Senate Bill No. 1207.

      As reported, this bill requires the governing body of each municipality to designate a parking space at or near the municipality's city hall or other principal municipal building for the exclusive use of a motor vehicle owned by and transporting a disabled veteran or Purple Heart recipient, which vehicle displays a disabled veteran's or Purple Heart license plate or placard issued by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission.  The bill would take effect immediately but remain inoperative until the first day of the sixth month following the date of enactment to allow municipalities a period of time to comply with the bill's requirements.

      This bill was prefiled for introduction in the 2026-2027 session pending technical review.  As reported, the bill includes the changes required by technical review, which has been performed.