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NJ ACR16
NJ ACR16Proposes constitutional amendment to preserve right of people to fish, hunt, trap, and harvest fish and wildlife.
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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
Fishing, hunting, trapping, and the harvesting of fish and wildlife are a valued part of the State's heritage. This constitutional amendment would preserve the right of the people to fish, hunt, trap, and harvest fish and wildlife. The amendment would also require that fish and wildlife be managed by laws and regulations that provide persons with the continued opportunity to take, by traditional means and methods, species traditionally pursued by fishermen, hunters, and trappers. Fish and wildlife management would be required to be consistent with both the State's duty to protect its sporting heritage and its duty to conserve fish and wildlife. The amendment would also require that fishing, hunting, trapping, and the harvesting of fish and wildlife, by traditional means and methods, be a preferred and available way of controlling all invasive or overpopulated species. This amendment would serve as a Bill of Rights for fishermen, hunters, and trappers, and would preserve the right to fish, hunt, trap, and harvest fish and wildlife.
AI Summary
This concurrent resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to preserve the right of the people to fish, hunt, trap, and harvest fish and wildlife, recognizing these activities as a valued part of the State's heritage. The amendment would require that fish and wildlife be managed through laws and regulations that ensure people can continue to take species traditionally pursued by fishermen, hunters, and trappers using traditional means and methods. This management must be consistent with the State's responsibility to protect this heritage and conserve fish and wildlife for future recreational enjoyment. Furthermore, the amendment designates fishing, hunting, trapping, and harvesting by traditional means as a preferred and available method for controlling invasive or overpopulated species.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources 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/ACR16 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/ACR/16_I1.HTM |
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