New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 1 D · 1 R cosponsors

A 1657 — Prohibits Fish and Game Council and Division of Fish and Wildlife from requiring, for deer management plans, written consent of private landowners located in, or within 2,000 feet of, deer management area.

Last action — INT 1RA REF AAN

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed General Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (1 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

Deer managment plans-proh req written consent of landowner in or within 2000 ft

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html December 18, 2025

Action History

  1. INT 1RA REF AAN

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 118 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (118)

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Frequently asked questions

What does A 1657 do?
Deer managment plans-proh req written consent of landowner in or within 2000 ft
Who sponsors A 1657?
A 1657 is sponsored by Peterson, Erik (Republican) and Drulis, Mitchelle (Democrat).
What is the current status of A 1657?
This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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