S 3791 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Requires DOT to ensure electric vehicle charging stations are accessible to disabled drivers.

This bill requires New Jersey's Department of Transportation to ensure electric vehicle charging stations are accessible to drivers with disabilities within 18 months of the bill's effective date. New charging stations must include vehicle spaces at least 11 feet wide and 20 feet long with 5-foot-wide access aisles, clear floor space meeting Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards, and accessible communication features including one-handed operation for connectors. Existing charging stations must comply with these accessibility requirements to the maximum extent feasible. The bill directly affects charging station operators and the Department of Transportation, ensuring electric vehicle infrastructure is usable by disabled drivers.
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Oct 2024
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Introduced Oct 10, 2024 Last action Oct 10, 2024
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Oct 10, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee
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