This bill clarifies the responsibilities and liabilities of private beach owners and lessees regarding injuries sustained by beachgoers while on the beach or in adjacent waters. It establishes that private beach owners or lessees who allow public access for recreational activities have no obligation to ensure the safety of the beach premises or to provide warnings about potential hazards, particularly when the beach is unguarded. The bill defines "unguarded beach area" as any section of a privately owned beach where there is no on-duty lifeguard present to monitor safety or respond to injuries.

Additionally, the bill provides immunity from liability for private beach owners or lessees for injuries or deaths occurring when individuals access the beach for recreational purposes, regardless of whether the beach is guarded or unguarded. However, this immunity does not apply in cases of willful or malicious failure to warn of dangerous conditions, negligence, or gross negligence by the beach owner or lifeguard. The provisions in this bill align with existing legal protections for landowners in New Jersey, ensuring that similar limitations on liability are consistently applied across various types of properties.