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NJ S2973
NJ S2973Requires State agencies to make their websites accessible to people with disabilities and on mobile devices.
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Introduced
09/24/2018
09/24/2018
In Committee
09/24/2018
09/24/2018
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 that all state agency websites in New Jersey meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 Level AA standard, or the most up-to-date version of the guidelines, to ensure accessibility for people with disabilities. The bill also mandates that each website be configured to be navigable, viewable, and accessible on mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. The Chief Technology Officer must establish the protocol for agencies to determine compliance and certify each website's compliance, with initial certification required within two years of the bill's effective date and recertification every two years thereafter. The term "State agency" is broadly defined to include the executive and legislative branches, as well as various departments, boards, and other government entities.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 09/24/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S3000/2973_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S3000/2973_I1.PDF |
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