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Read. Follow. Verify.New Jersey Bill A107 Grants Free State Park, Forest, and Beach Admission to Veterans and Active Military
Last action · January 13, 2026: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs CommitteeSponsors: Al Barlas and 5 others
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What This Bill Would Do
New Jersey bill A107 prohibits the department from charging admission fees for State parks, forests, and state-owned beaches to resident veterans and to active military personnel who reside in the state or are stationed in New Jersey.
Qualifying resident veterans and active-duty service members gain fee-free access to all State parks, forests, and state-owned beaches.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
resident veterans
Resident veterans gain free admission to State parks, forests, and state-owned beaches.
active military personnel
Active military personnel who reside in New Jersey or are stationed in the state gain free admission to State parks, forests, and state-owned beaches.
veterans' organizations
Veterans' organizations using State parks or forests are exempt from facilities fees of any kind.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
1 action- Jan 13, 2026HouseIntroducedIntroduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee
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