Requires use of protective headgear when horseback riding on State-owned lands.
This bill requires all horseback riders on New Jersey's State-owned lands to wear ASTM-compliant protective headgear with proper harness securing. It affects anyone engaging in equestrian activity on these public lands, mandating helmets meeting specific safety standards (verified by ASTM or Safety Equipment Institute certification). Riders violating the rule face fines up to $50 for a first offense and $200 for repeat violations, with all collected funds directed to the New Jersey Brain Injury Research Fund for grants supporting brain injury research. Clear signage must be posted at all trail entrances to inform riders of the requirement.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jan 25, 2024
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Jan 25, 2024
Committee
Transferred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
upper
Jan 9, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jim Beach
DDemocratic
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