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NJ S4058

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/30/2025

Primary Sponsor

Robert Singer

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "person with a disability" for parking privileges to include individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia whose ability to walk is limited, impaired, or creates a safety condition

  • Requires certification from a licensed physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner in New Jersey or a bordering state to qualify for disability parking under the dementia provision

  • Eligible individuals may receive a disability identification card, vehicle identification placard, and wheelchair symbol license plates from the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission

  • Caregivers transporting individuals with Alzheimer's or dementia may use the placard when driving on the person's behalf

  • Named the "Ruth Gilbert Alzheimer's Accessibility Act"

Legislative Description

"Ruth Gilbert Alzheimer's Accessibility Act"; allows certain individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or dementia to receive, and caregivers transporting those individuals to utilize, parking privileges reserved for persons with disability.

Transportation

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee

1/30/2025

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/30/2025

Full Bill Text

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