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NJ S798
NJ S798Provides free admission to State parks and forests, and certain historic sites and historic properties for certain veterans on certain days.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill provides free admission for veterans on the date that the State may designate for the celebration of Memorial Day, Armed Forces Day, Independence Day, Patriot Day, and Veterans Day to: 1) State parks and forests, which also includes State owned or leased historic sites; 2) historic properties acquired or preserved by a local government unit or qualifying tax exempt nonprofit organization by using State funding; and 3) any historic site owned or operated by a county or a municipality. The bill defines "veteran" as any resident of the State who has been discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable from active military service in any of the Armed Forces of the United States, or a Reserve component thereof, or any member of the American Merchant Marine discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable who served during World War II and is declared by the United States Department of Defense to be eligible for federal veterans' benefits.
AI Summary
This bill provides free admission to certain state and local historical sites and all state parks and forests for veterans on specific state-designated holidays, including Memorial Day, Armed Forces Day, Independence Day, Patriot Day, and Veterans Day. A "veteran" is defined as a resident discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable from active military service in any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, its reserve components, or the National Guard, as well as certain World War II Merchant Marine members eligible for federal benefits. This expanded access applies to state-owned or leased historic sites, historic properties acquired or preserved by local governments or non-profits using state funding, and any historic site operated by a county or municipality.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee (on 01/09/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S798 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1000/798_I1.HTM |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1000/798_I1.HTM |
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