New Jersey Senate advances bill recognizing EMT, paramedic IDs under MVC six-point system
TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Senate has advanced legislation sponsored by Sen. Joe Pennacchio that would allow emergency medical technician and paramedic certification cards to count toward the Motor Vehicle Commission’s six-point identification requirement.
The bill, S-1312, would recognize valid EMT and paramedic certification cards issued by the New Jersey Department of Health as worth two points under the MVC’s six-point identification verification system.
Currently, New Jersey residents must present documents totaling six points of identification to obtain an examination permit and certain driver’s licenses and identification cards.
“EMTs and paramedics complete rigorous training, pass certification exams, and carry state-issued credentials to serve our communities,” said Sen. Joe Pennacchio, R-Morris and Passaic. “It makes sense to recognize these credentials as valid documentation for the purposes of obtaining a driver’s license or ID under New Jersey’s six-point system.”
According to Pennacchio, the measure would expand the list of acceptable identification documents by adding Department of Health-issued EMT and paramedic certification cards.
The bill now moves forward for further consideration in the New Jersey Legislature.
