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S 1016

Requires State agencies to make their websites accessible to people with disabilities and on mobile devices.

2024-2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jim Beach and 3 co-sponsors

New Jersey law would require all state agency websites to be accessible to people with disabilities and functional on mobile devices.

Reported and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee
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Bill Summary · S 1016

Legislative bill overview

S 1016 mandates that all New Jersey state agency websites comply with accessibility standards for people with disabilities and be fully functional on mobile devices. The bill establishes a requirement for digital accessibility across state government without specifying implementation timelines or funding mechanisms.

Why is this important

Approximately 26% of U.S. adults have some type of disability, and inaccessible websites effectively exclude them from essential government services, information, and benefits. Mobile accessibility is critical since many lower-income and elderly residents rely primarily on smartphones to access government resources.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation cost and burden: State agencies may face significant expenses updating legacy systems, retrofitting websites, and training staff, with unclear funding sources or budgets allocated
  • Compliance standards ambiguity: The bill doesn't specify which accessibility standards (WCAG 2.0, 2.1, Section 508) must be met, creating uncertainty about actual requirements and compliance verification
  • Timeline and enforcement: No clear deadline for compliance or enforcement mechanism is detailed, potentially allowing indefinite delays without consequences

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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