S 3448 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Permits qualified person with post-traumatic stress disorder to obtain handicapped parking placard.

This bill amends New Jersey's handicapped parking law to allow individuals diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to qualify for a handicapped parking placard. It adds PTSD to the list of qualifying conditions, requiring certification from a licensed psychiatrist or psychologist (in New Jersey, a bordering state, or stationed at a military facility). The certification must confirm that PTSD substantially limits mobility, aligning with existing medical certification standards for other disabilities. This change directly affects New Jersey residents with PTSD who meet the medical certification criteria, expanding access to accessible parking without altering the application process.
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Introduced Feb 9, 2026 Last action Feb 9, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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