New Jersey S1260 mandates protective headgear for horseback riders on state-owned lands.

New Jersey S1260 requires individuals horseback riding on state-owned lands to wear protective headgear meeting American Society for Testing and Materials standards. Violators face fines up to $50 for a first offense and $200 for subsequent offenses, with penalties funding the New Jersey Brain Injury Research Fund. The Department of Environmental Protection must post signs at each entrance to state-owned lands where equestrian activities occur. This measure aims to reduce head injuries in equestrian sports and promote public health and safety.

New Jersey S1260 mandates protective headgear for horseback riders on state-owned lands.

New Jersey S1260 requires individuals horseback riding on state-owned lands to wear protective headgear meeting American Society for Testing and Materials standards. Violators face fines up to $50 for a first offense and $200 for subsequent offenses, with penalties funding the New Jersey Brain Injury Research Fund. The Department of Environmental Protection must post signs at each entrance to state-owned lands where equestrian activities occur. This measure aims to reduce head injuries in equestrian sports and promote public health and safety.