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NJ A4779

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Gregory McGuckin

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Department of Environmental Protection to establish a priority registration period for Island Beach State Park vehicle permits where only New Jersey residents may apply or purchase permits

  • Covers annual, seasonal, and short-term mobile sport fishing vehicle permits, beach-driving permits, and other motor-vehicle access permits for the park

  • Defines "resident" as a person legally domiciled in New Jersey for a minimum of six months, verified through a NJ driver's license or State-issued identification

  • Applications submitted by non-residents during the priority registration period must be denied, deferred, canceled, or voided

  • After the priority registration period concludes, any remaining permits become available to non-residents through standard permit sale procedures

Legislative Description

Requires DEP to establish resident-only priority registration period for sale of permits at Island Beach State Park before opening sales to non-residents.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee

3/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Agriculture and Natural Resources3/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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