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NJ A1627

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Sean Kean

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires each New Jersey institution of higher education's governing board to develop and adopt a policy regulating camping on campus facilities and grounds

  • Mandates that any person or group seeking to camp at an institution must obtain prior approval from the institution

  • Defines "camping" broadly to include pitching tents or overnight use of sleeping bags, blankets, makeshift shelters, motor homes, campers, or camp trailers for any purpose

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Requires institution of higher education to adopt policy on use of campus facilities and grounds for camping.

Higher Education

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Higher Education1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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