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NJ S919

NJ S919
Allows shore municipalities to provide spouse and dependent children of veterans free or reduced cost access to beaches.


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Introduced
01/16/2018
In Committee
01/16/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020

Introduced Session

2018-2019 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill would permit shore municipalities, by ordinance, to provide free or reduced fee beach access to the spouse and dependent children, over the age of 12 years, of 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 municipalities, by ordinance, to provide free or reduced fee beach access to the spouse or dependent children, over the age of 12 years, of persons who are in active military service in any of the Armed Forces of the United States or who are active members of the New Jersey National Guard and who have completed Initial Active Duty Training. This bill would authorize municipalities to provide the same benefit to the spouse and dependent children of qualifying veterans.

AI Summary

This bill would permit shore municipalities to provide free or reduced-cost beach access to the spouse and dependent children of veterans who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces for at least 90 days or were discharged due to a service-related injury or disability. Current law allows municipalities to provide similar benefits to the spouse or dependent children of active military members and National Guard members who have completed initial active duty training. This bill would extend the same benefits to the families of qualifying veterans.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee (on 01/16/2018)

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