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NJ A1403

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Shama Haider

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to develop beach accessibility guidelines for persons with disabilities within one year, in consultation with the Department of Human Services

  • Guidelines must include recommendations for ramps, restrooms, showers, boardwalks, surf chairs, parking, and other appropriate facilities

  • DEP must consult with persons and organizations experienced in assisting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, and consider federal guidelines adopted by the United States Access Board

  • DEP must publish guidelines on its website and distribute them to every county and municipality with publicly-owned beach or waterfront property

  • DEP must design a uniform promotional label or sign that can be displayed at beaches complying with the accessibility guidelines

Legislative Description

"Penny's Law"; requires DEP to develop beach accessibility guidelines for persons with disabilities.

Appropriations

Last Action

Reported and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee

11/14/2024

Committee Referrals

Appropriations11/14/2024
Environment, Natural Resources, and Solid Waste Committee1/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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