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NJ S4951

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Patrick Diegnan

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits municipalities from requiring site plan approval, minor site plan approval, or construction code approval solely for adding up to five van accessible parking spaces to existing parking lots or structures in commercial zones

  • Van accessible spaces must meet the criteria established in Chapter 5 of the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design published by the U.S. Department of Justice

  • Defines "van accessible" as parking spaces wide enough for wheelchair lifts or ramps, with higher vertical clearance specifications and required signage identifying the space as van accessible

  • Amends existing law (P.L.1977, c.202) that allows municipalities to establish restricted parking spaces for persons with special vehicle identification cards

Legislative Description

Prohibits municipalities from requiring certain plan approval related to addition of up to five van accessible parking spaces to existing parking facilities.

Community and Urban Affairs

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee

12/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Community and Urban Affairs12/8/2025

Full Bill Text

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