This New Jersey concurrent resolution asks the President and Congress to extend existing benefits to grandchildren of veterans exposed to Agent Orange who have Spina Bifida. Currently, only the children of these veterans qualify for financial aid, healthcare, and support services under the Agent Orange Benefits Act of 1996. The bill seeks to include grandchildren in these programs to help cover lifelong medical costs and provide educational and employment assistance. If adopted, the resolution would be sent to federal leaders to consider updating the federal law.
This bill requires the New Jersey Turnpike Authority and South Jersey Transportation Authority to waive electronic toll collection fees for vehicles used by qualified disabled veteran-owned businesses. To qualify, a business must be independently owned and controlled by at least 51 percent disabled veterans with a service-connected disability rating of 10 percent or higher from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, have at least $2,500 in annual revenue, be certified in New Jersey, and operate within the state. The toll exemption applies to all motor vehicles owned, leased, or financed by these veterans that are registered in New Jersey and have an active electronic toll collection account. The legislation takes effect 90 days after it is signed into law.
This bill expands property tax benefits in New Jersey to include veterans who were discharged under other than honorable circumstances, provided they have a service-connected disability. It amends existing laws to allow these veterans to qualify for property tax deductions and exemptions that were previously limited to those with honorable discharges. The key provision removes the requirement for an honorable discharge status while maintaining the disability requirements, ensuring that veterans with qualifying injuries can access financial relief on their primary residences. The legislation also extends these benefits to surviving spouses of eligible veterans who died while serving.
This bill directs the New Jersey Department of Veterans Affairs to partner with law firms to provide free federal appellate legal services to eligible disabled veterans seeking disability compensation from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The program would be open to veterans with a net worth under $2 million and would require law firms to specialize in veteran benefits law, have at least ten years of experience in this area, and maintain physical offices across northern, central, and southern New Jersey. Eligible veterans could request representation through their next-of-kin, friends, or fellow veterans, and the state would require participating firms to submit periodic reports on their services.
This New Jersey Senate Concurrent Resolution asks the President and Congress to extend health and financial benefits to grandchildren of veterans exposed to Agent Orange during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. The bill specifically targets grandchildren diagnosed with Spina Bifida, a condition linked to Agent Orange exposure, to receive the same support as the children of affected veterans. If adopted, the resolution would request federal action to include these grandchildren under the existing Agent Orange Benefits Act of 1996, which currently provides medical care, vocational programs, and financial assistance. The measure does not create new funding but seeks to expand eligibility for existing federal benefits to a broader group of descendants.
This Senate resolution urges the President and Congress to create federal property tax relief for honorably discharged veterans with service-connected permanent disabilities. The proposed legislation would provide annual tax benefits based on a percentage of property taxes, determined by the veteran's disability rating from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Eligibility would be limited to veterans with annual incomes up to $200,000 and would apply only to their principal residences. The resolution does not change any laws but serves as a formal request for federal action to address property tax burdens faced by disabled veterans across the country.
This New Jersey bill (S 3371) prohibits State-chartered banks, mortgage companies, and credit unions from requiring certain disabled veterans or their surviving spouses to disclose annual property tax obligations when applying for a mortgage or refinancing a primary residence. It directly affects veterans certified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as having a 100% service-connected disability, or their surviving spouses. Instead of listing property taxes, lenders must obtain a certification from the local assessor confirming the applicant qualifies for the disabled veterans’ property tax exemption (under existing law). The requirement applies only to properties where the veteran or spouse occupies the dwelling as their primary residence and currently meets all exemption criteria except property ownership.
This bill exempts New Jersey disabled veterans from admission fees at state parks and forests and removes fees for motor vehicle access to park beaches for fishing. It specifically covers veterans honorably discharged with a service-connected disability (any degree) verified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Current law already provided free entry to seniors (62+), totally disabled residents, and National Guard members with training completion, but did not include disabled veterans for beach access fees. The bill extends both free entry and free beach access to all qualifying disabled veterans, regardless of disability severity.
This bill amends New Jersey's affordable housing laws to include certain South Korean veterans who served as allies with U.S. forces during the Vietnam conflict. It defines "disabled veteran" and "veteran" to explicitly cover South Korean veterans who are New Jersey residents, served in Vietnam as U.S. allies, and have a service-connected disability recognized by South Korea's equivalent to the U.S. Veterans Administration. These veterans will now qualify for the same housing preference priority system as U.S. disabled veterans, placing them in the second priority tier (after homeless veterans). The change expands existing eligibility under current housing programs without creating new funding or altering income requirements.
This New Jersey Assembly Resolution (AR 105) urges Congress and the Department of Veterans Affairs not to reduce federal funding that reimburses ambulance services for veterans. It directly affects 338,012 veterans in New Jersey who rely on free ambulance transport for medical emergencies, as proposed cuts could shift costs to veterans (with average bills of $400-$600) or lead to service reductions in rural areas. The resolution highlights that shifting this financial responsibility to states/local governments - without adequate resources - would create barriers to emergency care, especially where hospital closures are increasing. It is a non-binding request sent to federal officials, emphasizing the need to maintain current reimbursement levels.
