S 822 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Revises requirements for signage indicating accessible facilities for people with disabilities.

This bill (S 822) requires New Jersey to replace the wheelchair symbol on accessibility signage with a new dynamic character logo (showing movement) and change the word "handicapped" to "accessible" on all public signs, placards, license plates, and markers identifying accessible features like restrooms, ramps, and parking. It applies only to new installations or replacements - not mandatory for existing signs - and takes effect 60 days after enactment. The change aligns with similar laws in New York and Connecticut and reflects the Accessible Icon Project’s global adoption of a symbol emphasizing mobility and action over passivity. The bill does not impose new state costs, as it only affects signs replaced during routine maintenance or installation.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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