Politics & Government
Parsippany Mayor Backs Driver's Licenses For Immigrants
Michael Soriano is one of 15 mayors from Bridgeton to Newark urge the state leadership to approve S3229/A4743 which would allow residents.
PARSIPPANY, NJ - Mayors of major New Jersey cities, municipalities, and small towns sent a letter to state legislative leaders and Governor Murphy voicing their collective support of legislation that would allow residents regardless of immigration status to obtain a driver’s license.
One of them, is Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor Michael Soriano.
“Driver’s licenses serve as the primary form of identification for most New Jersey residents. Blocking access for any qualified driver in our state is not only an insurance risk, but makes it harder for law enforcement to do their jobs," Soriano said. "Everyone on the road will be safer once the maximum number of drivers have a license. I urge the legislature to take action on this bill to keep our communities safer.”
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More than 719,00 residents in New Jersey lack access to a driver’s license in New Jersey, including immigrants without status, survivors of violence, residents who are formerly incarcerated and re-entering society, and low-income individuals are particularly impacted.
Currently, legislation S3229/A4743 is being considered in the New Jersey legislature that would expand said access to more residents. The legislation passed through the Assembly Judiciary Committee and is scheduled to be voted on Monday.
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The diverse cities and municipalities include the City of Newark, City of Bridgeton, Princeton, Borough of Haledon, Montgomery Township, Hopewell Borough, Palisades Park, Maplewood, Highland Park Borough, Union City, Hoboken, Parsippany-Troy Hills, City of Perth Amboy, City of Trenton, and the City of Passaic.
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