New Jersey Assembly Bill A2391

New Jersey 2026-2027 Regular Session

• Introduced: 1/13/26
• Refer: 1/13/26
• Report Pass: 2/19/26
• Engrossed: 3/23/26
• Refer: 5/4/26
• Report Pass: 5/11/26
• Refer: 5/11/26

Caption

Authorizes creation of "250th Anniversary Revolutionary War" license plates.

Impact

The passage of A2391 aims to not only foster historical appreciation but also to provide an additional funding mechanism for the preservation of Revolutionary War sites in New Jersey. The application fee for these plates will be set at $50, with a $10 annual renewal fee added thereafter. Revenue generated from these fees will be funneled into a special fund dedicated to supporting and maintaining historical sites relevant to the Revolutionary War. This funding approach is expected to bolster efforts in community engagement with local history while encouraging motorists to take part in the state’s commemoration activities.

Summary

Assembly Bill A2391 proposes the issuance of special '250th Anniversary Revolutionary War' license plates by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC). The intention behind the bill is to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary War by allowing motorists to display specific plates designed to represent this historic event. The design process will involve the MVC collaborating with the New Jersey Historical Commission to choose appropriate imagery and slogans indicative of the Revolutionary War, thus engaging the community in a celebration of state history.

Contention

One of the critical points in the discussions surrounding A2391 involves the financial structure of the license plate program. The bill explicitly states that state or public funds cannot be used for the initial costs related to the design and implementation of the plates. Thus, the historical commission and related entities must secure $25,000 in non-public contributions to cover initial expenses. This stipulation raises concerns about the reliance on private funding sources and how effectively they will support the program. Critics may argue about the challenge of meeting the required application numbers before the MVC begins producing these plates, as at least 500 completed applications are necessary to proceed.