A 5481 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

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

This bill expands free admission to New Jersey State parks and forests to include active military personnel (any branch or reserve), veterans, and New Jersey-resident first responders (such as law enforcement, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel). It also allows immediate family members (spouses, children, parents, or grandparents living together) to enter for free when accompanying a qualifying person. The change modifies existing law, which previously provided free access only to National Guard members, seniors 62+, and disabled residents. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.
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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 20, 2025 Last action Mar 20, 2025
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee
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