Designates salt water taffy as New Jersey State Candy.
This bill designates salt water taffy as New Jersey's official State Candy. It recognizes the treat's historical connection to the Jersey Shore, citing its origins in Atlantic City in the 1880s and its long-standing role in coastal tourism and boardwalk culture. The bill contains no new regulations, taxes, or programs - only a symbolic designation for cultural recognition. It takes effect immediately upon passage.
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Oct 2025
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Introduced Oct 27, 2025
Last action Oct 27, 2025
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
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Carmen Amato
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