S.802

Authorizes free admission to State parks and forests for certain veterans, military personnel, first responders, and police.

Introduced·1/9/24
Introduced Text

New Jersey S802 authorizes free admission to State parks and forests for veterans, military personnel, first responders, and police.

New Jersey S802 amends the law to allow free admission to State parks and forests for certain veterans, military personnel, first responders, and police. The bill defines a "veteran" as a resident honorably discharged from the U.S. Armed Forces or American Merchant Marine, and a "first responder" as a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or emergency medical personnel. Immediate family members of those qualifying are also entitled to free admission. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.

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Where it stands

Current
Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 9, 2024

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee