Establishes Jersey Shore Safety and Economy Task Force.

S 498 establishes the Jersey Shore Safety and Economy Task Force to develop safety protocols for tourism-dependent businesses in Atlantic, Cape May, Ocean, and Monmouth counties during the pandemic. The task force must create reopening guidance (including social distancing), assess economic impacts on businesses, and evaluate coronavirus spread implications. It will consist of 14 members, including health officials, tourism representatives, legislative appointees, and business stakeholders from the affected counties. The group must submit its report within 30 days to county health departments, the state chamber of commerce, the governor, and the legislature.