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NJ S793

NJ S793
Allows persons diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or Crohn's disease to receive parking privileges reserved for persons with disability.


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Introduced
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026-2027 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill permits a person who has been diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or Crohn's Disease, as certified by a physician with a plenary license to practice medicine and surgery in this State or a bordering State; a physician stationed at a military or naval installation located in this State who is licensed to practice in any state; a physician assistant licensed to practice in this State or a bordering state; or a nurse practitioner licensed to practice in this State or a bordering state, to park a motor vehicle in parking spaces reserved for persons with a disability. Under the bill, persons diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or Crohn's Disease are eligible to receive from the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission a person with a disability identification card, a vehicle identification placard, and license plates that display the national wheelchair symbol. People living with Irritable Bowel Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or Crohn's Disease often suffer from the debilitating urgency to use a restroom immediately. In addition, the chronic nature of these conditions can result in certain mobility issues, such as difficulty walking, standing, or traveling for long periods of time. This bill would help to alleviate some of the obstacles facing people who have been diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or Crohn's Disease.

AI Summary

This bill expands the definition of "person with a disability" to include individuals diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or Crohn's Disease, provided their condition is certified by a licensed physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner. This change allows these individuals to receive parking privileges reserved for persons with disabilities, such as special identification cards, vehicle placards, and license plates displaying the national wheelchair symbol, acknowledging the urgent restroom needs and potential mobility issues associated with these chronic conditions.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee (on 01/13/2026)

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