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NJ S3441
Bill
Status
2/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
James Beach
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AI Summary
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Extends eligibility for free or reduced beach access at New Jersey shore municipalities to former National Guard members who were discharged under conditions other than dishonorable
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Current law already permits municipalities to offer free or reduced beach fees to active National Guard members who completed Initial Active Duty Training, along with their spouses and dependent children over age 12
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Amends P.L.1955, c.49 (C.40:61-22.20), which governs municipal control of ocean and tidal waterfront lands
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Eligible individuals may present DD-214, DD-215, DD-256, NGB-22, or other approved military separation documents in lieu of municipal beach tags to gain access
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Municipalities that adopt such ordinances must track the number of persons qualifying under the expanded eligibility provisions
Legislative Description
Provides free or reduced fee beach access to certain New Jersey National Guard members.
Community and Urban Affairs
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
2/9/2026