Establishes a blood clot and pulmonary embolism policy workgroup

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Michaelle Solages

Requires NJ MVC to offer walk-in service at least three full days per week at all locations, first-come, first-served for all services, effective three months after enactment.

REFERRED TO HEALTH

# Summary of Assembly Bill A 5229 (Introduced Version) Note on scope: The bill text provided below appears to address New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) walk-in service requirements, not a blood clot and pulmonary embolism policy workgroup as the bill title suggests. The introduced version material available here describes walk-in service provisions for the MVC. If a separate or corrected text exists for a blood clot/pulmonary embolism workgroup, please share that version for an accurate summary of that subject. ## Overview - Bill Number: A 5229 - Title (introduced text): An Act concerning New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission walk-in services and supplementing Title 39 of the Revised Statutes. - Primary sponsor: Michaelle C. Solages - Status: Referred to HEALTH; also referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee - Introduced: January 27, 2025 - Related legislation: Companion S 2400; prior-session A 9020 ## Key Provisions - Section 1a: The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) must provide walk-in service at least three full days per week at all MVC agency locations in the state. - Section 1b: The MVC must accommodate all walk-in customers on a first-come, first-served basis for all commission services. - Section 2: Effective date is the first day of the third month after enactment. The MVC may take anticipatory actions needed to implement the provisions. ## Purpose and Impact - Purpose: To expand access to MVC services by guaranteeing regular walk-in availability and eliminating barriers that require appointments for all services. - Impact on customers: Increased accessibility for individuals who cannot or prefer not to schedule appointments, with a guaranteed minimum of in-person walk-in availability and a first-come, first-served service model. - Operational considerations: May require changes in MVC staffing, scheduling, and workflow to support multi-day walk-in operations at every agency location. - Fiscal considerations: The text does not specify funding; implementation may involve reallocation of resources or staffing within existing MVC operations. ## Affected Parties - Primary: New Jersey MVC customers seeking licenses, registrations, and other MVC services. - Secondary: MVC agency staff and management who would need to accommodate walk-in workflows and queue management. ## Procedural and Timeline Aspects - Legislative actions: - Introduced in the Assembly (January 27, 2025) - Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee - Referred to HEALTH (noted on February 12, 2025, with duplicate entry) - Effective date: 3 months after enactment, with ability for anticipatory implementation. ## Notes - If the stated title (“Establishes a blood clot and pulmonary embolism policy workgroup”) is intended to govern a different subject, please provide the corresponding bill text for a precise summary focused on that policy area.