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NJ A6248
Bill
Status
12/11/2025
Primary Sponsor
Paul Kanitra
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AI Summary
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Designates salt water taffy as the official New Jersey State Candy
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Recognizes salt water taffy was created in Atlantic City in the 1880s and has been enjoyed for over 125 years along New Jersey's 125+ miles of coastline
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Credits candy maker David Bradley with creating the first salt water taffy after a storm flooded his shop, according to local legend
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Acknowledges the historical contributions of confectioners Enoch James, Joseph Fralinger, and William Shriver in developing the salt water taffy industry along Jersey Shore boardwalks in the late 1800s and early 1900s
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Designates salt water taffy as New Jersey State Candy.
Tourism, Gaming and the Arts
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee
12/11/2025