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A 5366

Establishes special license plates supporting American Red Cross.

2026-2027 Regular Session Introduced by Annette Quijano

Establishes a New Jersey American Red Cross specialty license plate to fund and raise awareness for disaster relief and related Red Cross activities.

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Bill Summary · A 5366

Overview

A 5366 (Session 222, New Jersey) seeks to establish special license plates to support the American Red Cross. Co-sponsor: Annette Quijano. The bill designates a process for creating and issuing a specialty plate whose proceeds or designated funding support the Red Cross and related activities.

Purpose and intent

  • Create a state-issued special license plate to raise funds and awareness for the American Red Cross.
  • Provide motorists with an option to support disaster relief, emergency preparedness, blood drives, and other Red Cross services through vehicle registration.
  • Align New Jersey’s license plate program with other states that offer charity-themed plates to fund specific organizations.

Key provisions and changes

  • Establishment of a new specialty license plate tied to the American Red Cross.
  • Administrative framework for plate design, production, and distribution (subject to standard Department of Treasury/Division of Motor Vehicles oversight, as applicable to specialty plates in New Jersey).
  • Financial mechanism: details typically include:
    • Annual specialty plate fee (in addition to standard vehicle registration fees and other surcharges).
    • Potential ongoing or one-time contributions specified for the Red Cross or related programs.
  • Revenue allocation: funds generated by the plate are intended for the American Red Cross and its activities within the state or nationally, according to the bill’s text.
  • Eligibility and issuance: criteria for applicants to obtain the plate, renewal processes, and any restrictions on plate use or transfer.
  • Compliance and reporting: anticipated requirements for accountability, reporting of revenues, and use of funds by the Red Cross or the administering agency.
  • Relationship to existing plates: integration with current plate categories, renewal cycles, and compliance with New Jersey’s motor vehicle code.

Affected parties

  • Vehicle owners in New Jersey who opt to obtain the American Red Cross specialty plate.
  • The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (or the relevant state agency charged with license plate administration) in implementing, issuing, and managing the plate.
  • The American Red Cross, as the beneficiary of the plate’s proceeds and support.
  • State government and, potentially, nonprofit partners involved in disaster relief and emergency services funded by the plate revenues.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • The bill would authorize the creation of the plate, subject to regulatory adoption and rulemaking by the appropriate state agency.
  • There is typically a phased timeline: design approval, pilot issuance (if any), and broader deployment upon program approval and budgetary clearance.
  • Renewal and expiration: the plate would follow standard renewal timelines for specialty plates, with ongoing reporting on revenues and allocations.

Potential impact

  • Increased funding for the American Red Cross’ programs operating in New Jersey and nationally, depending on revenue performance and allocation rules.
  • Public visibility and ceremonial support for disaster relief and emergency preparedness efforts.
  • Administrative impact on the licensing plate program, including design approval, fee setting, and compliance monitoring.

Note: This summary reflects typical features of specialty-plate legislation and the information provided. The bill’s full text would specify exact fee amounts, allocation percentages, administrative duties, and any sunset or renewal provisions.

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

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