New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
A 278: Allows shore municipalities to provide spouse and dependent children of veterans free or reduced cost access to beaches.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 278 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Allows shore municipalities to provide spouse and dependent children of veterans free or reduced cost access to beaches. Primary sponsor: Paul Kanitra (Republican), Greg McGuckin (Republican). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Kanitra | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 10 |
| Greg McGuckin | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 10 |
| Clinton Calabrese | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Vicky Flynn | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Moen, William F., Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Rowan, Maureen | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Brian Rumpf | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
| Gerry Scharfenberger | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Sterley Stanley | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee