S.689

Allows persons diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or Crohn's disease to receive parking privileges reserved for persons with disability.

Introduced·1/9/24
Introduced Text

New Jersey S689 allows individuals diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or Crohn's disease to use parking spaces.

New Jersey S689 expands eligibility for parking privileges reserved for persons with disabilities to include individuals diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or Crohn's disease. These individuals, certified by a licensed physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner, can now use designated parking spaces and receive disability identification cards and placards. The bill aims to alleviate the challenges faced by those with these chronic conditions, such as the urgency to use a restroom and mobility issues.

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Where it stands

Current
Transportation Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

D
1
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 9, 2024

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee