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Bill > S4768
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Introduced
10/27/2025
10/27/2025
In Committee
10/27/2025
10/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill designates State Highway Route 10 as the "American Legion Memorial Highway" to commemorate the services and achievements of the members of the American Legion during World War I and the support the members continue to offer to veterans and service members. Consistent with Department of Transportation policy and other road designations, the bill provides that State or other public funds are not to be used for producing, purchasing, or erecting signs bearing the designation for the "American Legion Memorial Highway." The Commissioner of Transportation is authorized to receive financial assistance from private sources for the costs associated with producing, purchasing, erecting, and maintaining signs bearing the designation.
AI Summary
This bill designates a 23.51-mile segment of State Highway Route 10 in New Jersey as the "American Legion Memorial Highway" to honor the organization's significant contributions to veterans and communities. The American Legion, a veterans service organization founded in 1919 after World War I, currently has over 2 million members and more than 13,000 posts worldwide, with over 30,000 members in New Jersey. The bill specifies that no public funds can be used to produce, purchase, or erect highway signs with this designation. Instead, the Commissioner of Transportation is authorized to accept private donations, grants, or financial assistance from non-profit, educational, or charitable entities to cover the costs of creating, installing, and maintaining the memorial highway signs. No work on signage will begin until a responsible party agrees to fund the associated expenses. The bill emphasizes commemorating the American Legion's historical services during World War I and their ongoing support for veterans and service members.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee (on 10/27/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S4768 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S5000/4768_I1.HTM |
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