A4480

Concerns accessibility in certain multistory buildings; provides for penalties.

Introduced·2/24/26

New Jersey A4480 mandates accessibility in multistory buildings for people with disabilities, including during elevator outages.

New Jersey A4480 requires property owners of multistory buildings to ensure access for people with disabilities, including during elevator outages. This can be achieved by restoring elevator service within two hours or providing alternative access like evacuation chairs, ramps, or motorized stairlifts. The Division of Codes and Standards in the Department of Community Affairs is tasked with enforcing the bill, including receiving violation reports, conducting inspections, investigations, and imposing penalties.

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Where it stands

Current
State and Local Government Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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6
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee: Reported with Amendments

5 Yea

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2 Nay

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Calendar

May 14

1:00 PM

Assembly Housing Hearing

History

May 14

Assembly

Reported out of Asm. Comm. with Amendments, and Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee

Feb 24

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee