The Ruth Gilbert Alzheimers Accessibility Act amends existing New Jersey law to extend parking privileges to individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia, allowing them to utilize parking spaces reserved for persons with disabilities. The bill defines a "person with a disability" to include those diagnosed with Alzheimer's or dementia whose ability to walk is limited or impaired, as certified by a qualified medical professional. This addition aims to provide necessary accommodations for individuals facing mobility challenges due to these conditions.

The bill also allows eligible individuals to obtain a disability identification card, vehicle identification placard, and license plates displaying the national wheelchair symbol from the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission. The current law is amended to clarify that caregivers transporting individuals with these diagnoses can use the placard while parked in designated spaces. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage, enhancing accessibility for those affected by Alzheimer's and dementia.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 39:4-204