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New Jersey Web Accessibility Standards for State Websites (N.J.S.A. 52:18A-237)

N.J.S.A. 52:18A-237; P.L. 2021, c. 473

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WCAG Standard
2.1 AA
Applies To
State agencies
Enforcement
Audit
Private Right of Action
No

Summary

New Jersey Statutes Annotated 52:18A-237, enacted by P.L. 2021, c. 473, requires all State agencies and covered entities to ensure their websites and digital content meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards. The Office of Information Technology (OIT) is designated as the lead agency for accessibility standards. The law mandates an accessibility statement on each agency site, a feedback mechanism for reporting barriers, and a two-year remediation timeline for non-conformant content. Enforcement is through OIT compliance review and internal agency governance; no private right of action. The law explicitly covers state websites, web applications, and digital documents.

Scope & Coverage

Covers Websites
Yes
Enacted
2021

Sources & References

Notes

P.L. 2021, c. 473 is among the more recent and detailed US state accessibility statutes, explicitly mandating WCAG 2.1 AA and a published accessibility statement.