Requires State parks, forests, and other natural and historic areas to remain open to public for seven days if emergency is declared due to failure to enact general appropriation law as prescribed by NJ Constitution.

This bill requires New Jersey's state parks, forests, historic sites, natural areas, and wildlife management areas to remain open to the public for up to seven days if a state of emergency is declared due to the legislature failing to pass the state budget by the constitutional deadline. The Commissioner of Environmental Protection must create a plan identifying essential staff needed to maintain operations during such an emergency. It directly affects all visitors and staff at these public recreational and historic locations by guaranteeing temporary access during budget-related shutdowns. The law takes effect immediately upon passage.