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New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Resolution

SR 72: Recognizes open water lifeguards as first responders and emergency services providers.

Passed one chamber Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

SR 72 is a resolution introduced in the New Jersey Senate on February 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Recognizes open water lifeguards as first responders and emergency services providers. Primary sponsor: Vin Gopal (Democratic), Amato, Carmen F., Jr.. Most recent recorded action (July 6, 2026): Filed with Secretary of State.

Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Vin GopalPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate11
Amato, Carmen F., Jr.Primary sponsorNot applicable (committee)——

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Filed with Secretary of State
  2. Resolution Passed Senate (Voice)
  3. Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading
  4. Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source