Broadens eligibility for certain veterans' benefits by eliminating requirement of service during specified dates or in specified locations.

This bill expands eligibility for certain veterans' benefits in New Jersey by removing specific requirements for service during particular dates or in designated locations. It directly affects military personnel who served in conflicts such as World War I, World War II, the Korean conflict, the Lebanon crisis, and the Vietnam conflict but may not have met previous strict service duration or location criteria. The key provision redefines who qualifies as a "veteran" under state law, allowing individuals with at least 90 days of active service or those injured during service to access benefits regardless of whether their service occurred within the originally specified timeframes or areas. This change aims to ensure that more service members receive compensation for disabilities incurred during their military duty.