Loading chat...
NJ S841
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Robert Singer
Click for details
AI Summary
-
Expands New Jersey's definition of "person with a disability" for parking privileges to include individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or dementia whose walking ability is limited, impaired, or creates a safety condition
-
Requires certification from a licensed physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner to qualify for the disability parking designation
-
Enables eligible individuals to receive disability identification cards, vehicle identification placards, and wheelchair symbol license plates from the Motor Vehicle Commission
-
Allows caregivers transporting individuals with Alzheimer's or dementia to use the parking placards on their behalf
-
Named the "Ruth Gilbert Alzheimer's Accessibility Act," amending P.L.1949, c.280 (N.J.S.A. 39:4-204)
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
1/13/2026