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NJ S303

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Shirley Turner

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Department of Environmental Protection to establish a 14-day priority window at the start of mobile sport fishing permit sales during which only New Jersey residents may purchase permits
  • Applies to all mobile sport fishing permits that allow motor vehicle operation on beaches for fishing purposes, including annual, 3-day, weekday, and daily permits
  • Authorizes DEP to adopt rules specifying acceptable forms of evidence to verify New Jersey residency
  • Takes effect six months after enactment to allow DEP time for implementation

Legislative Description

Requires DEP to provide time period during which mobile sport fishing permits may be purchased only by NJ residents.

2nd Reading in the Senate

Last Action

Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Environment and Energy1/13/2026

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