This bill authorizes the creation of a temporary Declaration of Independence 250th Anniversary commemorative license plate in New Jersey. It mandates the New Jersey Historical Commission, in collaboration with the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, to establish a design contest for the license plate, allowing participants to submit designs that reflect the significance of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The commission is required to develop an application process, select a design, and promote the contest. Once a design is chosen, the Chief Administrator of the Motor Vehicle Commission will issue the commemorative plates, which will not include registration numbers and will be displayed on the front of vehicles for a two-year period starting January 1, 2026.

The bill outlines the financial aspects associated with the commemorative plates, including a $50 application fee and a $10 annual renewal fee, with proceeds directed to the Declaration of Independence 250th Anniversary License Plate Fund. This fund will support the preservation of Revolutionary War sites in New Jersey. Additionally, the bill allows for the use of state or public funds for initial costs related to the design and production of the plates, and it permits private contributions to help offset these costs. The implementation of the bill's provisions will be contingent upon receiving at least 500 completed applications for the plates, and it will expire if this threshold is not met within a specified timeframe.