New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
S 601: Requires information to be provided regarding levels of US Coast Guard approved personal flotation devices under certain circumstances.**
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 601 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires information to be provided regarding levels of US Coast Guard approved personal flotation devices under certain circumstances.**. Primary sponsor: Jim Beach (Democratic), Paul Moriarty (Democratic). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 15, 2026): Reported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments, 2nd Reading.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Beach | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Paul Moriarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Nilsa Cruz-Perez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Linda Greenstein | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Owen Henry | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
| O'Scanlon, Declan J., Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Diegnan, Patrick J., Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Amato, Carmen F., Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Angela McKnight | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Reported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments, 2nd Reading
- Transferred to Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee
- Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
- Passed by the Senate (38-0)
- Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading
- Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee