This bill authorizes the creation of special Mental Health Awareness license plates by the Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission. The plates will feature the words "Mental Health Awareness" alongside the vehicle's registration number. An application fee of $50 is required, along with an annual renewal fee of $10, which will be deposited into a newly established Mental Health Awareness License Plate Fund. This fund will support mental health research and programs in New Jersey, with the chief administrator responsible for certifying the average cost of the plates annually. If the average cost exceeds the application fee for two consecutive years, the program may be discontinued.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that no state funds will be used for the initial costs associated with the license plates, which include design, production, and publicity. Instead, a designated individual or entity must contribute up to $25,000 to cover these costs, and private donations may also be accepted. The commission cannot begin the program until it receives the necessary funds and at least 500 completed applications for the plates. The bill will take effect only after these conditions are met and will expire if not fulfilled within a specified timeframe.