ASSEMBLY APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE

STATEMENT TO

ASSEMBLY, No. 4631

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

DATED:  DECEMBER 15, 2020

      The Assembly Appropriations Committee reports favorably Assembly Bill No. 4631.

     This bill would allow sports and entertainment venues with a seating capacity of 10,000 or more the ability to process only cashless transactions, for all events at the venue, including sporting events and concerts. 

     It is the sponsor’s belief that allowing cashless payments at certain sports and entertainment venues will shorten wait times at concession stands and merchandise shops and decrease physical contact, which will help reduce the risk of contracting COVID-19.

     As reported by the committee, Assembly Bill No. 4631 is identical to Senate Bill No. 2713, which also was reported by the committee on this date.

FISCAL IMPACT:

      This bill is not certified as requiring a fiscal note.