This bill authorizes the creation of special Mental Health Awareness license plates in New Jersey, which will display the words "Mental Health Awareness" along with the vehicle's registration number. The Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission is tasked with designing the plates in consultation with the Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services. To obtain these plates, applicants must pay a $50 fee upon application and an annual renewal fee of $10. The additional fees collected will be deposited into the newly established Mental Health Awareness License Plate Fund, which will be used to support mental health research and programs in the state.

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 are also encouraged. The commission cannot begin the program until it receives the necessary funds and at least 500 completed applications for the plates. The bill includes provisions for the chief administrator to certify the average cost of the plates annually and allows for the discontinuation of the program if costs exceed the application fee for two consecutive years. The bill will take effect only after specific conditions are met and will expire if those conditions are not satisfied within a designated timeframe.