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

"Penny's Law" (A1403) requires New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to create beach accessibility guidelines within one year for people with disabilities. The guidelines must cover specific facilities like ramps, restrooms, boardwalks, surf chairs, and parking, developed with input from disability organizations and consideration of federal standards. The DEP must publish these guidelines online and distribute them to all counties and municipalities with public beaches. Beaches meeting the guidelines may display a uniform DEP-approved label. The law directly affects disabled beachgoers and local governments managing public coastal areas.