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NJ A3636
NJ A3636Requires State agencies to make their websites accessible to people with disabilities and on mobile devices.
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Introduced
02/12/2024
02/12/2024
In Committee
12/18/2025
12/18/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 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, be the accessibility standard for the websites of all State agencies, and requires that each website 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 are published by the Web Accessibility Initiative of the World Wide Web Consortium, and make content accessible for people with disabilities. Under the bill, the Chief Technology Officer is required to establish the protocol by which a State agency can determine that its websites comply with the requirements. The Chief Technology Officer is required to 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 that all websites of state agencies in New Jersey comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 AA standard, or the most up-to-date version of the guidelines, to ensure accessibility for people with disabilities. It also mandates that each website be configured to be navigable and accessible on mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. The Chief Technology Officer is responsible for establishing the compliance protocol, certifying each website's compliance within two years of the bill's effective date, and recertifying compliance every two years thereafter. The term "state agency" encompasses the executive and legislative branches of the state government, including departments, boards, commissions, and independent agencies.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (11)
Tennille McCoy (D)*,
Carol Murphy (D)*,
Annette Quijano (D)*,
David Bailey (D),
Linda Carter (D),
Shama Haider (D),
Michele Matsikoudis (R),
Cody Miller (D),
Luanne Peterpaul (D),
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D),
Shanique Speight (D),
Last Action
Substituted by S1016 (on 12/22/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A3636 |
| Analysis - Statement AAP 12/18/25 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A4000/3636_S3.PDF |
| Fiscal Note - Fiscal Estimate 12/19/25; as introduced | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A4000/3636_E1.PDF |
| Analysis - Statement AOF 3/20/25 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A4000/3636_S2.PDF |
| Analysis - Statement AHU 12/12/24 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A4000/3636_S1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A4000/3636_I1.HTM |
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