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NJ S4951
Bill
Status
12/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Patrick Diegnan
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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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