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A 5114

Authorizes creation of Borinqueneers license plates.

2026-2027 Regular Session Introduced by Yvonne Lopez and 2 co-sponsors

Authorizes a Borinqueneers specialty license plate in New Jersey to recognize and support awareness of the Borinqueneers and related veterans programs.

Substituted by S3818
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Bill Summary · A 5114

Bill Overview

  • Bill: A-5114
  • Session: 222 (New Jersey)
  • Jurisdiction: New Jersey
  • Title: Authorizes creation of Borinqueneers license plates
  • Action history: Introduced and referred to the Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee on May 18, 2026
  • Sponsors: Co-sponsor Yvonne Lopez

Purpose and Intent

A-5114 would authorize the creation of a specialty license plate to recognize and honor Borinqueneers, a reference to members of the 65th U.S. Infantry Regiment composed largely of Puerto Rican soldiers who served with distinction in the U.S. Army, including during World War II, the Korean War, and other eras. The bill aims to establish a dedicated state-issued license plate that supports awareness and commemoration of Borinqueneers.

Key Provisions

  • Authorizes the issuance of a Borinqueneers license plate by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC).
  • Allows the MVC to establish design specifications and process for applying for the plate, including fees (the bill text would specify any required fees, surcharges, or revenue allocation).
  • Establishes fund-raising or revenue use provisions, if applicable (commonly, issuance of specialty plates allocates a portion of proceeds to a related fund or program; the bill would designate how proceeds are used).
  • Specifies eligibility criteria for plate issuance (general requirements for specialty plates in New Jersey, such as annual renewals, fees, and compliance with MVC rules).
  • Provides administrative and procedural framework for plate creation, production, and renewal.

Affected Parties and Impact

  • Individuals who want the Borinqueneers license plate: must meet standard DMV eligibility for specialty plates and pay any associated fees.
  • Borinqueneers and veterans community: gains an official recognition symbol on state plates, increasing visibility and awareness.
  • New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission: assumes the administrative responsibility for approving, producing, and maintaining the new plate, subject to state regulations.
  • Potential revenue impact: depends on the plate’s fee structure and allocation; typically, the program may earmark a portion of fees for veteran or commemorative causes as defined by the bill or by subsequent MVC rules.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

  • The bill has been introduced and referred to the Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee, indicating it will undergo committee review, hearings, and potential amendments.
  • If approved by the committee, the bill would proceed to the full Assembly for a vote, then to the Senate (and possibly to a conference committee if there are differences) and finally to the Governor for signing into law.
  • Timelines depend on legislative scheduling and any required regulatory actions by the MVC to implement plate design, application forms, and fee collection.

Notes

  • Specific financial figures (e.g., exact plate fee, portion allocated to a program) and design details are not provided in the summary available here; the full text would specify these items.
  • As a newly introduced bill, it reflects an interest in recognizing Borinqueneers via a state-issued license plate and follows the standard process for establishing specialty plates in New Jersey.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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