"Penny's Law"; requires DEP to develop beach accessibility guidelines for persons with disabilities.

S 1996, "Penny's Law," requires New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to create beach accessibility guidelines for people with disabilities within one year. The guidelines must cover specific facilities like ramps, restrooms, surf chairs, parking, and boardwalks, developed with input from disability experts and federal accessibility standards. The DEP must publish these guidelines online and distribute them to all counties and municipalities managing public beaches or waterfront areas. It also mandates a uniform label for beaches meeting the new standards. This law directly affects public beach access for people with disabilities and local governments responsible for beach facilities.