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NJ A1865
NJ A1865Requires NJT rail stations and bus and rail terminals to display historical information about area in or around stations and terminals.
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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 requires all New Jersey Transit Corporation (NJT) rail stations and bus and rail terminals to display historical information about the area in or around the stations and terminals. The NJT is required to identify a series of New Jersey historic sites and memorials, as that term is defined in the bill, located within or around its rail stations and bus and rail terminals. The NJT is then to design, purchase, erect, and maintain a historic marker describing the persons, places, and events commemorated and having other suitable inscription as the NJT may deem necessary. The New Jersey historic sites and memorials are to be inclusive of all eras and diverse cultural aspects of New Jersey's history, as well as be geographically representative of the entire State. Finally, the NJT may seek the assistance and cooperation of local government officials and entities, owners or operators of historic sites and memorials in the State, or entities that identify and compile data on historical sites and memorials to facilitate the goal of this bill.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that all New Jersey Transit Corporation (NJT) rail stations and bus and rail terminals must display historical information about their surrounding areas. The NJT is required to identify significant New Jersey historic sites and memorials, which are defined as locations preserving items of political, military, artistic, cultural, or social history due to their heritage value to the state. Following this identification, the NJT must then design, purchase, install, and maintain "historic markers" – essentially plaques or tablets – that describe the commemorated persons, places, and events, and include any other relevant inscriptions. These historical markers must represent all periods and diverse cultural aspects of New Jersey's history, and be spread geographically across the entire state. To help achieve this goal, the NJT is permitted to collaborate with local government officials, owners of historic sites, and organizations that compile historical data.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities 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/A1865 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A2000/1865_I1.HTM |
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