Bill
Bill > S2378
NJ S2378
NJ S2378Provides free admission to State parks, forests, and beaches for certain veterans and military personnel.
summary
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 would amend current law to provide free admission to State parks, forests, and beaches for certain veterans and military personnel. Specifically, the bill would provide free admission to veterans who are residents of the State, and to any person who is in active military service in any of the Armed Forces of the United States, including the reserves, who is a State resident or stationed in New Jersey, regardless of their residency status. Current law already provides free admission to State residents who are active members of the National Guard, totally disabled, or 62 or more years of age.
AI Summary
This bill expands free admission to State parks, forests, and beaches to include certain veterans and military personnel. Specifically, it grants free entry to any resident veteran and to any individual currently serving in active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces, including reserves, who is either a resident of the State or stationed in New Jersey. This builds upon existing provisions that already offer free admission to State residents who are 62 or older, totally disabled, or active members of the National Guard who have completed their initial training. The bill also clarifies the definition of "veteran" for these purposes and makes a minor amendment regarding fees for veterans' organizations.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S2378 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S2500/2378_I1.HTM |
Loading...