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NJ S195

Bill

Status

Passed

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Patrick Diegnan

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates the Stelton Road overpass at milepost 5.88 on Interstate Highway Route 287 North and South in South Plainfield, New Jersey as the "Officer Conklin-Officer Cady Memorial Overpass"

  • Richard H. Conklin, a Vietnam War veteran and South Plainfield police officer since November 1967, was shot and killed in the line of duty on January 21, 1972 while traveling on Stelton Road at I-287

  • William J. Cady, a Vietnam War veteran and South Plainfield police officer since February 1969, was struck and killed by a car during a traffic stop on I-287 on April 19, 1975

  • No state or public funds may be used for producing, purchasing, or erecting the memorial signs; funding must come from private sources including non-profit, educational, or charitable entities

  • Commissioner of Transportation may not proceed with sign installation until a private party agreement is reached to cover all costs for producing, purchasing, erecting, and maintaining the signs

Legislative Description

Designates overpass of Stelton Road on Interstate Highway Route 287 as "Officer Conklin-Officer Cady Memorial Overpass."

Withdrawn Because Approved

Last Action

Withdrawn Because Approved P.L.2025, c.214.

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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