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NJ S3721
Bill
Status
3/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Anthony M. Bucco
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AI Summary
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Requires the Department of Environmental Protection to install U.S. Coast Guard-approved Type IV personal flotation devices at every lake, pond, or river in State parks and forests where swimming, boating, or ice-skating is permitted
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Mandates counties and municipalities install the same flotation devices at lakes, ponds, and rivers in their public parks where water activities are allowed
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Flotation devices must be permanently installed near the water with signage clearly indicating their presence
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Counties and municipalities may use funds from their Open Space, Recreation, Floodplain Protection, and Farmland and Historic Preservation Trust Funds to cover device and installation costs
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The bill explicitly shields the State, counties, and municipalities from liability or causes of action arising from this requirement
Legislative Description
Requires installation of Type IV flotation devices at certain lakes, ponds, and rivers.
Environment and Energy
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee
3/5/2026