NJ A506

Bill

NJ A506

Requires DEP to reimburse local units for costs incurred in responding to emergencies in State parks and forests.

Introduced
01/13/2026

In Committee
01/13/2026

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead

Introduced Session

2026-2027 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill would require the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to reimburse a local unit for costs incurred by the local unit in responding to an emergency inside a State park or forest. A local unit includes any county, municipality, or any agency, authority, or other entity thereof, or any fire district. The local unit seeking reimbursement would be required to submit to the DEP an invoice along with any other documentation of costs as the DEP may require, within 30 days after responding to an emergency. The DEP would be required to make the reimbursement within 30 days after receipt of the invoice. The bill would apply only to costs incurred by local units after the date of enactment of the bill into law.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to reimburse local governments and other designated entities, referred to as "local units" (which include counties, municipalities, their agencies, and fire districts), for the actual and reasonable costs they incur when responding to emergencies that occur within state parks or forests. To receive reimbursement, a local unit must submit an invoice and any other required documentation to the DEP within 30 days of responding to the emergency, and the DEP must then issue the reimbursement within 30 days of receiving the invoice. This provision applies only to costs incurred by local units after the bill becomes law.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (2)

Bob Auth (R)*, Michael Inganamort (R)*,

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee (on 01/13/2026)

Official Document

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A506

(3 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A506
BillText	https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A1000/506_I1.HTM

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
A384	Requires DEP to reimburse local units for costs incurred in responding to emergencies in State parks and forests.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly Environment, Natural Resources, and Solid Waste Committee	Carry Over
S1879	Requires DEP to reimburse local units for costs incurred in responding to emergencies in State parks and forests.	Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee	Same As
S631	Requires DEP to reimburse local units for costs incurred in responding to emergencies in State parks and forests.	Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee	Carry Over

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