The Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee approved legislation today sponsored by Senator Kristin Corrado that allows the surviving spouse of a decedent to use their motor vehicle until the registration certificate expires.

The Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee approved legislation today sponsored by Sen. Kristin Corrado that allows the surviving spouse of a decedent to use their motor vehicle until the registration expires. (Wikimedia Commons)

“Someone who just lost their husband or wife should not have to worry about whether or not they can drive their spouse’s car,” said Corrado (R-40). “This legislation will remove unnecessary government red tape and allow surviving spouses to use their decedent’s vehicle until the registration expires. The last thing someone needs to worry about after the death of a loved one is a trip to the motor vehicle commission.”

Under current law, a surviving spouse may operate a motor vehicle under a decedent’s registration certificate for 30 days.

Corrado’s bill, S-3424, allows the surviving spouse, or other family member, to operate the decedent’s vehicle until the registration expires.

Related Facebook Post:
https://www.facebook.com/sencorrado/posts/662680155677237

Related Tweet:
https://twitter.com/sencorrado/status/1668353885398786066

Website Post:
https://www.senatenj.com/index.php/corrado/corrado-measure-that-would-cut-government-red-tape-for-surviving-spouses-clears-committee/60628