Bill
Bill > A3337
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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 prohibits a shore municipality from charging and collecting any fees for access to beaches and bathing and recreational grounds, and for use of bathing and recreational facilities, by veterans who have served in any of the Armed Forces of the United States and who were discharged or released therefrom under conditions other than dishonorable, and who either served at least 90 days in active duty or were discharged or released from active duty by reason of a service-incurred injury or disability. Current law permits shore municipalities, by ordinance, to provide free or reduced fee beach access to qualifying veterans. This bill would require shore municipalities to provide free beach access to these qualifying veterans.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that any municipality bordering the Atlantic Ocean or tidal bays/rivers must provide free access to its beaches and recreational facilities for veterans who served in the U.S. Armed Forces and were honorably discharged, provided they served at least 90 days on active duty or were injured during service. This requirement replaces the current law, which allows municipalities to offer free or reduced fees to qualifying veterans at their discretion. The bill also clarifies that the Adjutant General of the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs will establish the specific rules for determining veteran eligibility.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A3337 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A3500/3337_I1.HTM |
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