SENATE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE

STATEMENT TO

SENATE, No. 1505

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

DATED:  JUNE 1, 2026

      The Senate Transportation Committee reports favorably Senate Bill No. 1505.

      As reported, this bill directs the Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, in consultation with the Department of State, to coordinate with the Republic of Ireland to enter into a reciprocity agreement whereby an eligible applicant may receive a driver’s license without having to retake a driving knowledge test or driving skills test.  Specifically, under the reciprocity agreement, a person with a valid New Jersey driver’s license may apply for and receive a Republic of Ireland driver’s license, and a person with a valid Republic of Ireland driver’s license may apply for and receive a New Jersey driver’s license, without having to retake a driving knowledge test or driving skills test, provided that the applicant meets certain requirements under the reciprocity agreement. 

      This bill was pre-filed 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.