S 2571 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

The "New Jersey Bleacher Safety Act."

The New Jersey Bleacher Safety Act requires all entities operating public bleachers - including schools, stadiums, parks, and community facilities - to upgrade or retrofit existing bleachers to meet new safety standards within specific deadlines. Governmental entities (like school districts) must comply within one year if funding is available, while private and nonprofit entities have two years. Unapproved bleachers must display prominent warning notices and cannot be used after deadlines. The law mandates certification by the Commissioner of Community Affairs, using standards based on U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission guidelines, to prevent falls and injuries from unsafe seating structures.
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Introduced Feb 8, 2024 Last action Feb 8, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
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