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NJ S3287

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kristin Corrado

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Directs the Division of Travel and Tourism in the Department of State to develop an annual marketing and advertising campaign promoting interscholastic and collegiate athletics in New Jersey.

  • Campaign must encourage youth participation in school sports, emphasize physical, mental, social, and educational benefits of athletics, and promote attendance at games and tournaments.

  • Appropriates $250,000 from the General Fund to implement the campaign.

  • Campaign must comply with the New Jersey Fair Play Act, federal name/image/likeness laws, and rules of the NJ State Interscholastic Athletic Association and NCAA.

  • Legislative findings cite New Jersey's sports history, including hosting the first organized baseball game (1845), first intercollegiate football game (1869), Super Bowl, Stanley Cup Finals, and the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup Finals.

Legislative Description

Requires Division of Travel and Tourism to establish marketing and advertising campaign to promote athletics; appropriates $250,000.

State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee

2/2/2026

Committee Referrals

State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation2/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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