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.
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