S 4051 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Designates salt water taffy as New Jersey State Candy.

This bill designates salt water taffy as the official New Jersey State Candy. It affects the state by formally recognizing a traditional confection associated with the Jersey Shore. The legislation includes historical background about the candy's origins in Atlantic City and its role in local tourism culture. No new regulations or funding are established; the change is purely symbolic. The act takes effect immediately upon passage.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 23, 2026 Last action Mar 23, 2026
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Mar 23, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
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