Requires DOT to ensure electric vehicle charging stations are accessible to disabled drivers.
This bill requires New Jersey's Department of Transportation to mandate that electric vehicle charging stations be accessible to drivers with disabilities. New charging stations must meet specific accessibility standards within 18 months, including a minimum 11-foot-wide charging space with a 5-foot-wide access aisle, clear floor space meeting ADA requirements, and features like one-handed operation for connectors requiring minimal force. Existing charging stations must comply with accessibility standards to the maximum extent feasible. The bill directly affects charging station operators and the DOT, requiring them to implement these accessibility features for drivers with mobility and communication disabilities.
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Oct 2024
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Introduced Oct 24, 2024
Last action Oct 24, 2024
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Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee
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3 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Alixon Collazos-Gill
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Robert Karabinchak
DDemocratic
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Rosy Bagolie
DDemocratic
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