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 standard registration number and other required markings. An application fee of $50 is required, along with an annual renewal fee of $10, which will be deposited into the 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 not take effect until 13 months after these conditions are met, and it will expire if they are not satisfied within 12 months of enactment.