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NJ S473

NJ S473
Allows shore municipalities to provide spouse and dependent children of veterans free or reduced cost access to beaches.


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Introduced
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill would permit shore municipalities, by ordinance, to provide free or reduced fee beach access to the spouse and dependent children, over the age of 12 years, of veterans who have served in any of the Armed Forces of the United States and who were discharged or released therefrom under conditions other than dishonorable and who either served at least 90 days in active duty or were discharged or released from active duty by reason of a service-incurred injury or disability. Current law permits municipalities, by ordinance, to provide free or reduced fee beach access to the spouse or dependent children, over the age of 12 years, of persons who are in active military service in any of the Armed Forces of the United States or who are active members of the New Jersey National Guard and who have completed Initial Active Duty Training. This bill would authorize municipalities to provide the same benefit to the spouse and dependent children of qualifying veterans.

AI Summary

This bill allows shore municipalities to grant free or reduced-cost access to beaches for the spouses and dependent children over 12 years old of veterans who served at least 90 days in active duty or were discharged due to a service-incurred injury or disability, provided they were honorably discharged. This expands upon existing law, which already permits such benefits for the families of those currently in active military service or the National Guard. The bill also clarifies that municipalities can accept various forms of identification, such as a DD-214 or a veteran identification card, as proof of eligibility for these benefits.

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)

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