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NJ S1684

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Parker Space

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Fish and Game Council as an independent body "in but not of" the Division of Fish and Wildlife, rather than being subject to the Division's authority
  • Grants the Council sole authority to determine whether freshwater fish, game birds, game animals, and fur-bearing animals may be pursued, taken, killed, or possessed, including setting all related circumstances, locations, methods, and limits
  • Requires the Division of Fish and Wildlife, its director, and the Department of Environmental Protection to implement the State Fish and Game Code as directed by the Council without requiring commissioner approval
  • Removes the requirement that the Council obtain approval from the Commissioner of Environmental Protection when formulating comprehensive policies concerning the Fish and Game Code
  • Specifies that DEP's environmental protection policies cannot supersede or contradict the State Fish and Game Code or comprehensive policies formulated by the Fish and Game Council

Legislative Description

Clarifies that Fish and Game Council has sole authority to regulate freshwater fishing, hunting, and trapping.

Economic Growth

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Economic Growth1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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