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NJ S160

NJ S160
Requires NJT rail stations and bus and rail terminals to display historical information about area in or around stations and terminals.

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Introduced
01/13/2026
In Committee
03/02/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026-2027 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires the New Jersey Transit Corporation (NJT) to identify a series of New Jersey historic sites and memorials, as that term is defined in the bill, located within or around its rail stations and bus and rail terminals. The NJT is then to design, purchase, erect, and maintain a historic marker describing the persons, places, and events commemorated and having other suitable inscription as the NJT may deem necessary. The bill requires the New Jersey historic sites and memorials to be inclusive of all eras and diverse cultural aspects of New Jersey's history, as well as be geographically representative of the entire State. The bill allows the NJT to seek the assistance and cooperation of local government officials and entities, owners, or operators of historic sites and memorials in the State, or entities that identify and compile data on historical sites and memorials.

AI Summary

This bill mandates that the New Jersey Transit Corporation (NJT), which is the state agency responsible for public transportation, must identify historical sites and memorials within or near its train stations and bus terminals. The NJT will then be required to create, install, and maintain historical markers at these locations, detailing the significant people, places, and events they represent. These markers must reflect the full spectrum of New Jersey's history, encompassing all time periods and diverse cultural influences, and should be spread geographically across the entire state to ensure representation. To assist in this effort, the NJT is permitted to collaborate with local government bodies, owners of historic sites, and organizations that specialize in historical research.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (on 03/02/2026)
(3 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S160
Analysis - Statement STR 3/2/26 https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S0500/160_S1.PDF
Analysis - Technical Review Of Prefiled Bill https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S0500/160_T1.PDF
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S0500/160_I1.HTM
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