S 552 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Requires Division of Travel and Tourism develop and maintain Internet website on historic sites, districts, and roadside markers.

S 552 requires New Jersey's Division of Travel and Tourism to create and maintain a public website featuring all state historic sites, districts, and roadside markers. The website must include searchable maps, driving directions from all compass points, tour details, photos, contact information for site owners, and links to local historical programs. This directly affects travelers seeking historical sites, local historical organizations, and state agencies managing historic properties. The bill mandates regular updates whenever new sites are added by state entities like the Department of Environmental Protection or Department of Transportation.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

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Governor

Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jun 30, 2026

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Introduced → Reprint · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill moved from introduced status to first reprint after Senate committee action on March 23, 2026. The only substantive policy change is in section 1(c), where the New Jersey Historical Commission's role regarding roadside marker standards shifted from a collaborative process (consulting with DOT to establish standards) to a compliance obligation (complying with standards already established by DOT). All other changes are formatting, a new co-sponsor addition, and removal of the bill statement.

REQUIREMENT

Section 1(c) changed from requiring the Historical Commission to 'consult with the Department of Transportation to establish standards' for roadside marker design, placement, and location, to requiring the commission to 'comply with the standards and requirements established by the Department of Transportation.' This gives DOT unilateral authority over marker standards rather than a joint process.

TECHNICAL

Senator Shirley K. Turner (District 15, Hunterdon and Mercer) was added as a co-sponsor.

The bill statement (summary paragraph at the end of the introduced version) was removed in the reprint, which is standard after committee report.

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Amendments

May 28, 2026

Upper · Passed

Senate Amendment (Voice) (Ruiz)

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Jan 13, 2026

Introduced

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee

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2 primary · 0 co-sponsors