A 2787 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Authorizes free hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses and free admission to State parks and forests for individuals with certain types of military service.

This bill (A 2787) waives all fees for hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses and free admission to New Jersey state parks and forests for specific military-affiliated individuals. It directly affects: active New Jersey National Guard members who completed basic training, members of New Jersey-based military reserve units, active-duty service members stationed in New Jersey (regardless of residency), disabled veterans (with VA certification), and retired New Jersey National Guard members. The key mechanism requires the Division of Fish and Wildlife to establish acceptable proof of eligibility (like military IDs or VA disability documentation) and mandates that license fees and park admissions be waived for these groups. The bill amends existing laws to explicitly exclude these individuals from fee requirements, with funding adjustments to cover lost license revenue.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee
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