S 949 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Requires DMVA establish Veterans Outdoor Recovery Task Force.

This bill creates a Veterans Outdoor Recovery Task Force within New Jersey's Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. The task force, made up of state agency leaders, will identify barriers and opportunities for using public lands for outdoor therapy to help veterans, particularly those with PTSD. It must develop recommendations within 18 months to improve access to outdoor recreation as part of veteran care. The task force will report its findings to the Legislature and Governor, focusing on coordination between state agencies and public land access for veterans.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Jan 9, 2024
Senate · Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee
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Kristin Corrado
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