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NJ S2128

NJ S2128
Permits qualified person with post-traumatic stress disorder to obtain handicapped parking placard.


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Introduced
05/02/2016
In Committee
05/02/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2018

Introduced Session

2016-2017 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill would permit a person diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to obtain a temporary handicapped parking placard. To qualify for the handicapped parking placard, a psychiatrist or psychologist licensed in this State or a bordering state, or a psychiatrist or psychologist stationed at a military or naval installation located in New Jersey who is licensed to practice in any state, would certify the person's diagnosis of PTSD.

AI Summary

This bill permits a person diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to obtain a temporary handicapped parking placard. To qualify, a psychiatrist or psychologist licensed in New Jersey or a bordering state, or stationed at a military or naval installation in New Jersey, must certify the person's PTSD diagnosis. The bill amends existing law to include PTSD as a qualifying condition for the handicapped parking placard, in addition to physical disabilities.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee (on 05/02/2016)

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