New JerseyNew Jersey would name July 10 Lake Denmark Disaster Remembrance Day
New Jersey would make July 10 a yearly day of remembrance for the Lake Denmark explosion, which killed 19 people in 1926.
What it does
New Jersey would mark July 10 each year to remember the 1926 Lake Denmark disaster and its victims. It would also ask the governor to invite public observances.
Argument forA yearly remembrance could help residents honor the 19 people killed and learn why ammunition storage safety matters.
Argument againstBecause the governor is only asked to issue a proclamation, residents may see little public observance in years without one.
More detail
New Jersey would designate July 10 each year as Lake Denmark Disaster Remembrance Day. The statewide day would remember the 1926 Lake Denmark Naval Ammunition Depot explosion and the people it killed. The governor would be asked to invite public officials and residents to observe the day through activities and programs. If adopted, the resolution would take effect immediately, and the remembrance day would fall on July 10 each year.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 1Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation CommitteeIntroduced
Public SafetyGovernment & Ethics