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NJ S2924

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Raj Mukherji

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Liberty State Park Advisory Committee, a nine-member body including representatives from Friends of Liberty State Park, NY/NJ Baykeeper, Hudson River Waterfront Conservancy, Jersey City Parks Coalition, Jersey City Together, and two Governor-appointed members with relevant expertise

  • Prohibits the Department of Environmental Protection from conveying, leasing, or transferring property rights within the 215-acre interior natural restoration area and the 21.5-acre Caven Point Peninsula

  • Limits commercial activities at the park to small-scale concessions that enhance visitor experience, such as bicycle/kayak rentals, food vendors, temporary ice skating rinks, boat tours from existing slips, and use of the Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal

  • Requires DEP to consult the Advisory Committee and hold two public hearings (one weekday evening, one weekend) with a 30-day comment period before entering any lease, concession, or property transfer agreement lasting one year or longer

  • Removes the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority's authority over Liberty State Park planning and transfers oversight responsibilities to the newly created Advisory Committee and DEP

Legislative Description

Liberty State Park Protection Act; establishes Liberty State Park Advisory Committee and requirements concerning DEP actions related to Liberty State Park.

Budget and Appropriations

Last Action

Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Budget and Appropriations3/16/2026
Environment and Energy1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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