Directs DEP to waive walk-in and bicycle entrance fees to State parks and forests during certain holidays.
This bill requires New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to waive walk-in and bicycle entrance fees at all state parks and forests on Memorial Day weekend, the week of the Fourth of July, and Labor Day weekend. It directly affects visitors entering these parks during those specific holiday periods. The key provision is the automatic fee waiver for these entry methods, eliminating charges for individuals arriving without advance reservations. The bill would take effect one year after enactment.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee
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0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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