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NJ S2342

NJ S2342
Requires DOT to ensure electric vehicle charging stations are accessible to disabled drivers.


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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 directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to require, no later than 18 months after the effective date of the bill, that electric vehicle charging stations in the State are accessible to allow for independent use by drivers with disabilities. The bill requires electric vehicle chargers to be located on an accessible route for drivers with mobility devices. The bill requires the DOT to adopt technical requirements for accessible routes established under federal law. The bill establishes that a charging space with mobility features shall provide a vehicle space with a minimum width of at least 11 feet and a minimum length of at least 20 feet, and that chargers provide a clear floor or ground space which meet the federal "Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990" (ADA) requirements for ground and floor surfaces, including criteria for firmness, stability, and slip resistance. Further, under the bill, a reasonable number of chargers, as determined by the DOT, are required to comply with ADA operable parts requirements, including technical requirements for clear floor or ground space, reach ranges, and operation and a connector is required to allow operation with one hand and no tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist, and with no more than five pounds of force. Finally, the bill directs that all chargers operated or maintained by any entity within the State are required to comply with the technical requirements for hardware under the federal "Rehabilitation Act of 1973."

AI Summary

This bill mandates that the Department of Transportation (DOT) ensure all electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in the state are accessible to drivers with disabilities within 18 months of the bill's enactment. This includes requiring chargers to be located on accessible routes, meaning they must be reachable by individuals using mobility devices like wheelchairs, and that the charging spaces themselves meet specific size requirements, with a minimum width of 11 feet and a length of 20 feet. The bill also specifies that the ground and floor surfaces around chargers must be firm, stable, and slip-resistant, adhering to the federal "Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990" (ADA). Furthermore, a portion of the chargers must comply with ADA requirements for operable parts, ensuring they can be used with one hand, without excessive force, and with no tight grasping or wrist twisting. All chargers operated or maintained in the state must also meet the technical hardware requirements of the federal "Rehabilitation Act of 1973," which aims to ensure federal information and communication technology (ICT) is accessible.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee (on 01/13/2026)

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