S.2571

The "New Jersey Bleacher Safety Act."

Introduced·2/8/24
Introduced Text

New Jersey Bleacher Safety Act mandates safety upgrades for existing bleachers in public accommodations.

The New Jersey Bleacher Safety Act requires stricter safety standards for existing bleachers at places of public accommodation. The Commissioner of Community Affairs must adopt safety standards to minimize the risk of falls or injuries from existing bleachers, utilizing guidelines from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Governmental entities must upgrade their bleachers within one year of the regulations' effective date, while private and nonprofit entities have two years. Bleachers not certified as compliant must be posted with a warning notice and cannot be used.

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Where it stands

Current
Community and Urban Affairs Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

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History

Feb 8, 2024

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee