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NJ S2453
Bill
Status
2/5/2024
Primary Sponsor
Anthony M. Bucco
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AI Summary
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Requires the Department of Environmental Protection to install U.S. Coast Guard-approved Type IV personal flotation devices at every lake, pond, or river in State parks and forests where swimming, boating, or ice-skating is permitted
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Mandates counties and municipalities to install the same flotation devices at lakes, ponds, and rivers in their public parks where water activities are permitted
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All flotation devices must be permanently installed near the water with clearly marked signage indicating their presence
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Counties and municipalities may use funds from their Open Space, Recreation, Floodplain Protection, and Farmland and Historic Preservation Trust Funds to cover device and installation costs
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Explicitly provides that no liability or cause of action shall arise against the state, counties, or municipalities from this requirement
Legislative Description
Requires installation of Type IV flotation devices at certain lakes, ponds, and rivers.
State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
2/5/2024