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NJ A4059
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Alex Sauickie
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AI Summary
- Exempts emergency personnel from personal watercraft restrictions while performing official rescue duties, including law enforcement officers, firefighters, beach patrol members, and certified emergency medical care providers
- Removes requirements for emergency responders to maintain minimum headway speed within 100 feet of shorelines, swimming areas, persons in water, and residential dwellings during rescue operations
- Allows emergency personnel operating jet skis to become airborne within 100 feet of another vessel when performing official duties
- Amends P.L.1993, c.299 (C.12:7-63) governing personal watercraft operation in New Jersey
- Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Establishes certain exceptions for emergency personnel operating personal watercraft while providing rescue services.
Public Safety and Preparedness
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
2/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Public Safety and Preparedness Committee2/12/2026
Full Bill Text
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