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S 2164

Provides for suspension of driver's license for certain offenses and acknowledges Legislature's prior repeal of N.J.S.2B:12-31.

2026-2027 Regular Session Introduced by Paul Moriarty

Bill restores driver's license suspension authority for certain New Jersey criminal offenses, reversing prior legislative repeal of mandatory suspension provisions.

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
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Bill Summary · S 2164

Legislative bill overview

S 2164 would reinstate driver's license suspension provisions for certain criminal offenses in New Jersey. The bill explicitly acknowledges that the Legislature previously repealed N.J.S.2B:12-31 (which mandated license suspensions for drug convictions and other offenses) and appears designed to restore or clarify suspension authority for specific violations.

Why is this important

Driver's license suspension is a collateral consequence of criminal conviction that significantly impacts employment, transportation, and economic stability. This bill addresses whether automatic or discretionary license suspensions should apply to certain offenses—a policy debate balancing public safety concerns against rehabilitation and reentry challenges for people with criminal records.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of offenses: The bill language doesn't specify which offenses trigger suspension, creating uncertainty about whether this applies narrowly (violent crimes, DUI-related) or broadly (drug offenses, property crimes)
  • Mandatory vs. discretionary: Whether suspensions should be automatic or left to judicial discretion affects due process considerations and sentencing uniformity
  • Collateral consequences debate: Criminal justice reform advocates argue automatic license suspensions create unnecessary barriers to employment and reintegration, while public safety advocates may view them as accountability measures

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

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