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NJ S4670
Bill
Status
6/30/2025
Primary Sponsor
Michael Testa
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AI Summary
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Renames "Delaware Bay" to "Bay of New Jersey" in all New Jersey statutes and official references
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Requires all State departments and agencies to update their websites within 90 days and revise official publications, signage, and materials to reflect the new name before ordering replacements
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Directs the Department of State to notify federal agencies including the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, NOAA, and U.S. Geological Survey of the name change and request corresponding updates to federal materials
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Specifies that any existing reference to "Delaware Bay" in New Jersey laws, regulations, contracts, or documents shall mean and refer to the "Bay of New Jersey"
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Amends numerous existing statutes governing shellfisheries, port operations, coastal wetlands, and maritime activities to replace "Delaware Bay" with "Bay of New Jersey" throughout
Legislative Description
Renames "Delaware Bay" to "Bay of New Jersey"; directs all State departments and agencies to update official publications, signage, websites, and materials to reflect the new designation and notify relevant federal entities.
Environment and Energy
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee
6/30/2025