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A4161 • 2026

Authorizes special plate for holders of "Combat Action Ribbon."

Authorizes special plate for holders of "Combat Action Ribbon."

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Murphy, Carol A.
Last action
2026-02-19
Official status
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Authorizes special plate for holders of "Combat Action Ribbon."

Authorizes special plate for holders of "Combat Action Ribbon." Topic: Transportation and Independent Authorities Fiscal note: This bill has been certified by OLS for a fiscal note.

What This Bill Does

  • Authorizes special plate for holders of "Combat Action Ribbon." Topic: Transportation and Independent Authorities Fiscal note: This bill has been certified by OLS for a fiscal note.

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Bill History

  1. 2026-02-19 New Jersey Legislature

    Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee

Official Summary Text

Authorizes special plate for holders of "Combat Action Ribbon."
Topic:
Transportation and Independent Authorities
Fiscal note:
This bill has been certified by OLS for a fiscal note.

Current Bill Text

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A4161

ASSEMBLY, No. 4161

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

222nd LEGISLATURE

�

INTRODUCED FEBRUARY 19, 2026

Sponsored by:

Assemblywoman� CAROL A. MURPHY

District 7 (Burlington)

Assemblywoman� ANNETTE QUIJANO

District 20 (Union)

SYNOPSIS

���� Authorizes special plate for holders of "Combat
Action Ribbon."

CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT

���� As introduced.

��

An Act

concerning the "Combat Infantryman Badge" license plate and amending
P.L.1993, c.72.

����
Be It Enacted

by the Senate and General Assembly of
the State of New Jersey:

���� 1.��� Section 1 of P.L.1993,
c.72 (C.39:3-27.46) is amended to read as follows:

���� 1.��� a.� Upon application of
any person who is the holder of a Combat Infantryman Badge
or Combat Action
Ribbon
, as certified on the applicant's DD-214 form or on a Certificate of
Release or Discharge from Active Duty, the
[
director
]

chief administrator
shall issue, for the
motor vehicle owned or leased by the person, distinctive plates bearing a
design approved by the
[
director
]

chief administrator
in addition to the
registration number and other markings or identification prescribed by law.�
The plates shall bear the words "Combat Infantryman Badge" and depict
the Combat Infantryman Badge emblem.� The fee for these plates shall be $15 in
addition to the fees otherwise prescribed by law for the registration of motor
vehicles.

���� b.��� The surviving spouse of
a former holder of the Combat Infantryman Badge
or Combat Action Ribbon

who is eligible to operate a motor vehicle in this State under the provisions
of R.S.39:3-10 may retain the special license plates obtained by the deceased
spouse pursuant to this section for display on a motor vehicle registered to
the surviving spouse under the provisions of R.S.39:3-4.

���� c.���� The
[
director
]

chief
administrator
shall promulgate rules and regulations governing the issuance
and use of these registration plates.

(cf: P.L.1993, c.72, s.1)

���� 2.��� This act shall take
effect immediately.

STATEMENT

���� This bill amends the law
authorizing a "Combat Infantryman Badge" plate so individuals who
have been awarded a Combat Action Ribbon are eligible to receive the plate.�
Under current law, this plate is only available to the holder of a Combat Infantryman
Badge.� This requirement prevents Marines from obtaining the special plate, as
they are awarded a Combat Action Ribbon and not a Combat Infantryman Badge.
This bill amends the law so Marines are eligible to possess the plates.�