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NJ A2885
NJ A2885Establishes grant program in Department of State for preservation of certain Revolutionary War sites; appropriates funds.
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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 would require the Department of State to establish a program to provide grants to local government units and qualifying tax exempt not for profit entities to support the preservation, expansion, and management of Revolutionary War Battlefields, encampments, and skirmish sites in New Jersey that are endangered due to development. Under the bill, the department is to develop criteria for evaluating applications and award grants to applicants who submit specific plans and objectives for the preservation, expansion, or management of Revolutionary War Battlefields, encampments, or skirmish sites in New Jersey that are endangered due to development. The bill also appropriates $50 million from the General Fund to the Department of State to implement the provisions of the bill. According to the United States' National Park Service, New Jersey hosted more battles and skirmishes during the American Revolution than any of the other 13 original states. New Jersey's Revolutionary War heritage is a source of pride for its residents and the nation. The State's Revolutionary War Era battlefields, encampments, and skirmish sites deserve every protection possible so that future generations may continue to celebrate and gain inspiration from our history.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a grant program within the Department of State to help preserve important Revolutionary War sites in New Jersey, such as battlefields, encampments, and skirmish locations, that are at risk from development. The program will provide funding to local governments and eligible non-profit organizations that submit plans for preserving, expanding, or managing these historical sites. The Department of State will create criteria for evaluating applications and will award grants competitively based on the applicant's specific plans, the public benefit, and their ability to carry out the proposed work. To implement this program, $50 million has been appropriated from the General Fund. This initiative is particularly relevant given New Jersey's significant role in the American Revolution, hosting more battles and skirmishes than any other original state, and aims to protect this valuable historical heritage for future generations.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A2885 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A3000/2885_I1.HTM |
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