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Introduced
02/13/2020
02/13/2020
In Committee
02/13/2020
02/13/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Introduced Session
2020-2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill would require a minimum number of toilet stalls equipped with grab bars in any newly constructed public restroom maintained in public buildings within the State. It would also require any public building to install a minimum number of grab bars during renovations to existing restrooms, costing $5,000 or more. A restroom containing between three and four toilet stalls would be required to have at least two toilet stalls equipped with grab bars. A restroom containing between five and nine toilet stalls would be required to have at least three toilet stalls equipped with grab bars. A restroom containing between 10 and 15 toilet stalls would be required to have at least six toilet stalls equipped with grab bars. Restrooms with 16 or more toilet stalls would be required to have at least one-third of the restroom's toilet stalls equipped with grab bars. A clearly visible sign displaying the International Symbol of Access must identify any toilet stall containing grab bars.
AI Summary
This bill would require public buildings in the state to install a minimum number of grab bars in their restrooms, either when constructing new restrooms or undergoing substantial renovations costing $5,000 or more. The number of required grab bars would depend on the total number of toilet stalls, ranging from at least 2 grab bars in restrooms with 3-4 stalls, up to at least one-third of the stalls having grab bars in restrooms with 16 or more stalls. Each grab bar-equipped stall must be clearly marked with the International Symbol of Access.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee (on 02/13/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2020/S1507 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/S2000/1507_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/S2000/1507_I1.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S2000/1507_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S2000/1507_I1.PDF |
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