New JerseyBill would extend disability parking items to two diagnoses
If enacted, the bill would let people with either diagnosis qualify for disability cards, parking placards, and wheelchair symbol plates with certification from a listed medical professional.
What it does
People diagnosed with autonomic dysfunction disorders or adrenal insufficiency would qualify for disability cards, parking placards, and wheelchair symbol plates if a listed medical professional certifies their condition.
Argument forPeople with either diagnosis could qualify for disability cards, parking placards, and wheelchair symbol plates, helping them use the parking privileges tied to those items.
Argument againstAdding these diagnoses could lead to more placard requests, which might make accessible parking harder to find for people who already qualify.
More detail
The bill would add these diagnoses as qualifying conditions for disability cards, motor vehicle placards, and wheelchair symbol license plates. This applies to people diagnosed with autonomic dysfunction disorders or adrenal insufficiency who seek the listed disability items. A listed medical professional must certify the condition. The bill would take effect immediately if enacted.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 24Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities CommitteeIntroduced
Disability RightsTransportation