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NJ S1544
NJ S1544Designates State Highway Route 72 as "Burlington-Ocean Purple Heart Memorial Highway."
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill designates the entire length of State Highway Route 72, as the "Burlington-Ocean Purple Heart Memorial Highway" to honor the men and women who have received the Purple Heart in recognition of their extraordinary courage and sacrifice in military service to the Nation. 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 "Burlington-Ocean Purple Heart 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 the entire length of State Highway Route 72 as the "Burlington-Ocean Purple Heart Memorial Highway" to honor individuals who have received the Purple Heart, a military decoration awarded to those wounded or killed in action, recognizing their courage and sacrifice. Importantly, the bill specifies that no state or public funds will be used for the creation, purchase, or installation of signs bearing this new designation. Instead, the Commissioner of Transportation is empowered to accept financial assistance from private sources, such as non-profit organizations, to cover the costs of producing, purchasing, erecting, and maintaining these memorial signs.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S1544 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S2000/1544_I1.HTM |
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