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NJ S324
Bill
Status
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Patrick Diegnan
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AI Summary
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Requires New Jersey Transit Corporation to expand or modify routes and hours of motorbus, paratransit, and rail passenger services (including light rail) to accommodate the mobility needs of individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder within one year of the bill's effective date
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Mandates NJT solicit and receive advice, input, and guidance from individuals with autism and their advocates before making any route or hour modifications
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Establishes an annual consultation requirement where NJT must gather input from individuals with autism and their advocates to assess whether current services adequately meet their mobility needs
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Authorizes further expansion or modification of routes and hours based on annual feedback from the autism community
Legislative Description
Requires NJT to expand or modify routes and hours of certain transportation services and to solicit input from individuals diagnosed with autism.
Transportation
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee
1/9/2024