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Committee advances A3636, requiring state websites be accessible to people with disabilities

Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee · December 12, 2024

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Summary

A3636 (and companion S1016) was released out of the Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee; the bill would require state agencies to make their websites accessible to people with disabilities and on mobile devices. Supporters listed included the Department of Commerce and The Arc of New Jersey.

The Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee released A3636, with its senate counterpart S1016, directing state agencies to make websites accessible to people with disabilities and ensure mobile-device compatibility.

Committee members noted support registrants including Michael Eganton from the New Jersey Department of Commerce and representatives from The Arc of New Jersey and other organizations; none provided extended oral testimony. The committee moved and voted to release the bills to the next stage of the legislative process.

The measure aims to improve digital access for residents who rely on assistive technologies and for mobile users; further details about compliance timelines or enforcement mechanisms were not specified during the hearing.