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NJ A4363
NJ A4363Requires State agencies to make their websites accessible to people with disabilities and on mobile devices.
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Introduced
09/13/2018
09/13/2018
In Committee
09/13/2018
09/13/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Introduced Session
2018-2019 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, must be the accessibility standard for the websites of all State agencies, and each website must 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 make content accessible for people with disabilities. The Chief Technology Officer must establish the protocol by which a State agency can determine that its websites comply with the requirements. The Chief Technology Officer must 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 all State agencies in New Jersey to make their websites and online services accessible to people with disabilities and compatible with mobile devices. The bill adopts the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 Level AA as the standard for website accessibility, and requires the Chief Technology Officer to establish a process for certifying agency websites as compliant. Existing agency websites must be certified as compliant within two years of the bill's effective date, while new websites cannot be launched until they are certified as compliant. The Chief Technology Officer must recertify compliance every two years. The term "State agency" is broadly defined to include the Executive and Legislative branches, as well as various public authorities and corporations.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee (on 09/13/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/A4500/4363_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/A4500/4363_I1.PDF |
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