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NJ A3061
NJ A3061Provides that certain veterans are entitled to free admission to, and free parking at, State parks and forests.
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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 amend existing law in order to provide veterans, who are residents of the State, with free admission to, and free parking at, State parks and forests. The bill would also require the Department of Environmental Protection to set aside, for use by veterans, at no charge, a minimum of two percent of the total number of parking spaces available at each State park or forest, but, in no case, less than three parking spaces. Current law already provides free State park and forest admission to State residents who are active members of the National Guard, are totally disabled, or are 62 or more years of age. The bill would define "veteran," consistent with the definition appearing in existing law, at section 1 of P.L.2019, c.500 (C.13:1L-12.1), as any resident of the State now or hereafter who has been discharged honorably or under general honorable conditions in any branch of the Armed Forces of the United States, or a Reserve component thereof, or the National Guard of this State or another state as defined in N.J.S.38A:1-1, or any honorably discharged member of the American Merchant Marine who served during World War II and is declared by the United States Department of Defense to be eligible for federal veterans' benefits.
AI Summary
This bill expands free access to State parks and forests for certain veterans, building upon existing provisions that already grant free admission to residents who are 62 or older, totally disabled, or active members of the National Guard. Specifically, the bill ensures that resident veterans receive free admission to State parks and forests, and it also mandates that at least two percent of parking spaces at each location, or a minimum of three spaces, be reserved for veterans at no cost. The definition of "veteran" used in this bill aligns with existing state law, encompassing honorably discharged members of the U.S. Armed Forces, Reserve components, National Guard, and eligible World War II Merchant Marine veterans.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs 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/A3061 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A3500/3061_I1.HTM |
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