New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 2546: Clarifies that certain beach owners and lessees have no duty to keep beach safe or to warn of hazards; provides immunity from liability, in certain cases, for injuries occurring on beach or in adjacent waters.

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee

Plain-language summary

S 2546 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Clarifies that certain beach owners and lessees have no duty to keep beach safe or to warn of hazards; provides immunity from liability, in certain cases, for injuries occurring on beach or in adjacent waters. Primary sponsor: O'Scanlon, Declan J., Jr., Paul Sarlo (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: O'Scanlon, Declan J., Jr.; Paul Sarlo (Democratic).