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NJ S3415

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

James Holzapfel

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a priority registration period at Island Beach State Park during which only New Jersey residents may apply for or purchase mobile sport fishing vehicle permits, beach-driving permits, and other motor-vehicle access permits

  • Defines "resident" as a person legally domiciled in New Jersey for a minimum of six months, requiring proof via New Jersey driver's license or State-issued identification at time of application

  • Requires the Department of Environmental Protection to restrict online and in-person permit application systems exclusively to residents during the priority period and deny, defer, cancel, or void any non-resident applications submitted during this time

  • After the priority registration period concludes, any remaining permits become available to non-residents through standard permit sale procedures

  • Authorizes the DEP Commissioner to adopt rules and regulations to implement the program, with the act taking effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Requires DEP to establish resident-only priority registration period for sale of permits at Island Beach State Park before opening sales to non-residents.

Environment and Energy

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee

2/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Environment and Energy2/9/2026

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