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NJ S309
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Nilsa Cruz-Perez
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AI Summary
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Requires the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to provide public boat access to all State-owned and county-owned lakes and reservoirs where boats with or without motors are permitted
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DEP must construct boat access facilities, contract with private marinas through public bidding, or cause facilities to be constructed within two years of enactment
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If public boat access cannot be provided to any qualifying lake or reservoir, the DEP commissioner must submit a report to the Governor and Legislature explaining the reasons
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Reports must identify any funding shortfalls and detail the necessary amounts required if insufficient funds are the cause of non-compliance
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Sponsored by Senators Cruz-Perez (District 5) and Turner (District 15), pre-filed for the 2026 legislative session
Legislative Description
Requires DEP to provide public access for boats to certain State-and county-owned lakes and reservoirs.
Budget and Appropriations
Last Action
Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
2/12/2026