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Support Bill A2135 to make undocumented immigrants eligible for NJ drivers' licenses.

Establishes driving privilege cards for New Jersey residents who cannot prove lawful presence in United States.

Under current law, a person who cannot prove their lawful presence in the United States cannot obtain a driver's license. This bill would offer such persons an opportunity to drive legally, while not compromising the security of the State's official driver's license.

The newest version of the driving bill (A2135) was introduced in the Senate in late February by Vitale and Teresa Ruiz (D-Middlesex) and in the Assembly in January by Annette Quijano and Joseph Cryan (both D-Union).

“It’s about public safety,” said state Sen. Joseph Vitale (D-Middlesex), a sponsor. “Some of the undocumented are driving anyway. This isn’t to excuse the fact that they’re undocumented. But they’re on the roads. They’re driving. Many uninsured.”

“This concept is something I’ve been considering, mainly as a public safety measure to ensure more immigrants get proper certification before driving and purchase auto insurance,” said Prieto (D-Hudson), who immigrated to the United States from Cuba at age 11. 

Assembly Speaker Vincent Prieto says he’s open to the idea “mainly as a public safety measure”.