NEW JERSEY – Gov. Phil Murphy signed a bill into law on Thursday that will create some of the biggest driver's license changes in New Jersey in years.

The law makes two big changes to driver's licenses, creating a two-license system in New Jersey that includes a REAL ID federal license and a standard license for driving and identification purposes for qualified drivers. The law will essentially expand access to undocumented immigrants, survivors of domestic violence and others who face barriers meeting the REAL ID requirement.

Drivers could end up paying more, too. The new law, A4743/S3229, will also would permit the Motor Vehicle Commission to "increase certain fees," although it's not exactly clear what fees the MVC might want to raise. Murphy said the new law, which won't take effect until Jan. 1, 2021, will help provide people who need employment a way to get to work, as well as other similar forms of assistance. It will also provide a form of identification to people who need one, and make sure all drivers have a license and insurance.

"Our roads will be safer and our ranks of uninsured drivers will be lower and that will be good for all of us," Murphy said. Murphy said Democrats tried to get the legislation passed when Chris Christie was governor, but said Christie claimed "it will open the door for terrorists."

"I think that tells us all we need to know where he was coming from," he said.

It doesn't appear that the law will take effect until after the REAL ID program is fully implemented. Read more: New, Updated Changes For NJ Driver's Licenses, REAL ID Wait Times

The law passed the Assembly by a 42-30-5 vote on Monday, eliciting cheers from the balcony when it was approved. The Senate passed it 21-17. Read more: 3 Big Changes Involving NJ Driver's Licenses, MVC Expected. Here is what the law will also do: