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NJ A6248

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/11/2025

Primary Sponsor

Paul Kanitra

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates salt water taffy as the official New Jersey State Candy

  • 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

  • Credits candy maker David Bradley with creating the first salt water taffy after a storm flooded his shop, according to local legend

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Tourism, Gaming and the Arts12/11/2025

Full Bill Text

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