S 4775 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Requires DEP to provide time period during which mobile sport fishing permits may be purchased only by NJ residents.

This bill requires New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to set aside a 14-day initial sales period each year for mobile sport fishing permits - covering all permit types like annual, 3-day, weekday, or daily permits - during which only New Jersey residents may purchase them. It directly affects individuals seeking to buy these permits for beach-based fishing in New Jersey, limiting initial access to residents during this window. The key mechanism is mandating the DEP to implement this resident-only period before general sales open to all buyers. The bill does not change permit fees or fishing rules, only the timing and eligibility for initial purchases.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Oct 2025
Committee Review
Dec 2025
Senate Passage
Dec 2025
General Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced Oct 27, 2025 Last action Dec 18, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Dec 18, 2025

How they voted

380
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 40
Dec 18, 2025
D Democratic25
24 Yea 1
96% Yea
R Republican15
14 Yea 1
93% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Dec 18, 2025
Committee
Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee
lower
Dec 18, 2025
Upper · Passed
Passed Senate (38-0)
upper
Dec 11, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported out of Senate Committee, 2nd Reading
upper
Oct 27, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee
upper
2 primary · 3 co-sponsors

Sponsors