This bill clarifies the responsibilities and liabilities of private beach owners and lessees regarding injuries sustained by beachgoers on their premises 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 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 the beach is unguarded. Even when the beach is guarded, liability is limited unless the injury results from willful negligence or gross negligence by the lifeguard or the owner. This legislation aligns with existing liability limitations for other types of landowners in New Jersey, ensuring that private beach owners are not held responsible for injuries that occur during recreational activities under specified conditions.