Bill > A4388

Introduced Session

This bill would require the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), in consultation with the Department of Human Services, to develop guidelines for facilities and accommodations necessary to provide accessibility to beaches for persons with disabilities. The guidelines may include recommendations for ramps, restrooms, showers, boardwalks, surf chairs, parking, and any other facilities deemed appropriate. The bill requires the DEP, when developing the guidelines, to consult with any persons or organizations with knowledge and experience in assisting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. The DEP is also required to consider, as appropriate, the guidelines for beach access routes and facilities on federal lands adopted by the United States Access Board. The bill requires the DEP to distribute the guidelines to every county and municipality with publicly-owned beach or waterfront property. This bill also requires the DEP to design a uniform label or sign that may be displayed by a State or local government at any beach complying with the accessibility guidelines developed under the bill.

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JoAnn Downey (D)*,  Eric Houghtaling (D)*,  Britnee Timberlake (D)*, 

Reported out of Asm. Comm. with Amendments, and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee (on 05/16/2019)