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NJ A1098
NJ A1098Requires State agencies to make their websites accessible to people with disabilities and on mobile devices.
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Introduced
01/14/2020
01/14/2020
In Committee
01/14/2020
01/14/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Introduced Session
2020-2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires that the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 AA, or the most up-to-date version of the guidelines, must be the accessibility standard for the websites of all State agencies, and each website must be configured in such a way that it can be navigated, viewed, and accessed on a smartphone, tablet computer, or similar mobile device. The WCAG guidelines make content accessible for people with disabilities. The Chief Technology Officer must establish the protocol by which a State agency can determine that its websites comply with the requirements. The Chief Technology Officer must certify each website's compliance two years after the bill's effective date and recertify compliance once every two years thereafter. As used in this bill, "State agency" means the Executive and Legislative Branch of the State, including, but not limited to, any department, board, bureau, commission, division, office, council, agency, or instrumentality thereof, or independent agency, public authority, or public benefit corporation.
AI Summary
This bill requires all State agencies to ensure their websites, web pages, and online services comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 Level AA standard, or the most up-to-date version of the guidelines, to make their content accessible to people with disabilities. It also mandates that these websites and services be configured to be navigable, viewable, and accessible on mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. The Chief Technology Officer will establish the compliance protocol and certify each State agency's websites as being in compliance, with initial certification required within two years of the bill's effective date and recertification every two years thereafter. The term "State agency" encompasses the Executive and Legislative branches, including any departments, boards, commissions, and other entities.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (5)
JoAnn Downey (D)*,
Carol Murphy (D)*,
Valerie Vainieri Huttle (D)*,
Daniel Benson (D),
Herbert Conaway (D),
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee (on 01/14/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2020/A1098 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/A1500/1098_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/A1500/1098_I1.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A1500/1098_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A1500/1098_I1.PDF |
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