While New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy continues to advance various technology and innovation initiatives across the state, there are currently no specific plans or legislation regarding mobile driver’s licenses for 2025, despite previous legislative momentum. In 2022, the state’s Senate Transportation Committee unanimously approved legislation that would have required the Motor Vehicle Commission to develop and launch a digital driver’s license program, but the initiative has not progressed further.
The Governor’s recent State of the State address focused on broader economic and technological development, including the establishment of Strategic Innovation Centers like the NJ AI Hub at Princeton University and the New Jersey Fintech Accelerator at Stevens Institute of Technology. These centers aim to foster collaboration between students, industry leaders, and innovators in shaping the future of technology in the state.
The current pause in mobile driver’s license development comes as other states forge ahead with digital ID initiatives. Neighboring New York recently launched its own mobile driver’s license program in partnership with IDEMIA, while states like West Virginia have completed successful field tests of their digital license systems. The implementations generally follow the ISO 18013-5 standard for mobile driving licenses, ensuring interoperability and security across different jurisdictions.
Murphy’s administration has prioritized several initiatives aimed at strengthening New Jersey’s position as a hub for technological innovation, alongside efforts to raise wages and expand economic opportunities for state residents. The administration has particularly emphasized increasing access to public contracting opportunities for historically marginalized businesses.
In the realm of mobile services, the state has been implementing programs such as the Intensive Mobile Treatment Services (IMTS) through the Department of Children and Families (DCF). The program provides in-home intensive multi-disciplinary team intervention for youth with developmental challenges and behavioral health needs. Additionally, the DCF is piloting a Youth Assertive Community Treatment program to deliver evidence-based in-home treatment services.
Sources: New Jersey Department of Children and Families (DCF) 2020-2024 Final Annual Program and Services Report, NJBIZ, Congress.gov
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