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NJ S3334
NJ S3334Requires State agencies to make their websites accessible to people with disabilities and on mobile devices.
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Introduced
01/11/2021
01/11/2021
In Committee
03/22/2021
03/22/2021
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 in New Jersey to make their websites accessible to people with disabilities and viewable on mobile devices. It establishes the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 Level AA as the accessibility standard for state agency websites, and mandates that each website must be configured to be navigable and accessible on smartphones, tablets, and similar mobile devices. The Chief Technology Officer must establish the protocol for determining website compliance, certify compliance within two years of the bill's effective date, and recertify compliance every two years thereafter. The bill defines "state agency" broadly to include the executive and legislative branches, as well as various departments, boards, and other government entities.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (on 03/22/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2020/S3334 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/S3500/3334_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/S3500/3334_I1.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S3500/3334_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S3500/3334_I1.PDF |
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