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in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jan 13, 2026

A 2811: Exempts veterans' organizations from motor vehicle registration fee.

This bill adds federally chartered veterans' organizations to the list of entities exempt from New Jersey's motor vehicle registration fees for non-commercial vehicles. It specifically exempts vehicles owned by these organizations that are not used for pleasure or hire, aligning them with existing exemptions for groups like fire departments, the Red Cross, and schools. The change modifies state law (R.S.39:3-27) to include veterans' organizations as a category eligible for fee-free registration. This directly affects veterans' groups operating vehicles for official purposes under federal charter, without charging registration fees.

Topics ✓ Veterans

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jan 13, 2026

A 233: Exempts certain surviving spouses and surviving civil union partners of certain disabled veterans from components of the realty transfer fee.

This bill exempts surviving spouses and civil union partners of disabled veterans from home sale fees in New Jersey. Specifically, it applies when the veteran qualified for a property tax exemption due to wartime disability at the time of death. The exemption covers both the basic realty transfer fee and the supplemental fee for sales of one- or two-family homes owned and occupied by the survivor. This extends an existing disability-related exemption to veterans' survivors, who previously did not qualify unless they themselves met the disability criteria.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Veterans

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives

in committee · New Jersey · Senate Feb 5, 2026

S 3371: Prohibits certain financial institutions from requiring certain disabled veterans to include anticipated property tax obligations as part of mortgage applications.

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.

Topics ✓ Housing ✓ Veterans

Sub-Topics Mortgages Property Taxes Veteran Healthcare

in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jan 13, 2026

A 2301: Requires certain issuance standards and open enrollment for Medicare supplement policies.

This bill prohibits insurers from denying or charging more for Medicare supplement policies based on an applicant's health status, medical conditions, or claims history. It requires year-round open enrollment, meaning people can apply for these policies anytime without waiting periods, regardless of whether they qualify for Medicare due to age or disability. The law directly affects Medicare beneficiaries seeking supplemental coverage, ensuring they cannot be turned down or charged extra for pre-existing conditions while maintaining access to policies.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Veterans

Sub-Topics Medicare

in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jan 13, 2026

A 1159: Makes supplemental appropriation of $500,000 to DCA for NJ State Veterans Chamber of Commerce for veteran economic development and outreach and skills development.

This bill allocates an additional $500,000 from the General Fund to the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs for the New Jersey State Veterans Chamber of Commerce (NJSVCC). The funds must be used to support the NJSVCC's programs focused on veteran economic development, outreach, and skills training. The NJSVCC is a nonprofit organization that assists veteran-owned businesses, military spouses, and veterans through advocacy, networking, and job creation initiatives. This supplemental appropriation continues the state's annual funding for the NJSVCC, which previously received $500,000 in FY 2023. The bill directly supports veterans and veteran-owned businesses by enhancing their access to economic opportunities and workforce development resources.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Labor & Employment ✓ Veterans

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Workforce Development

in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jan 13, 2026

A 827: Removes principal place of business requirement of "Set-Aside Act for Disabled Veterans' Businesses."

This bill (A-827) removes the requirement that disabled veterans' businesses must have a physical office in New Jersey to qualify for state contracts under the Set-Aside Act. It directly affects disabled veteran-owned businesses seeking state contracts, allowing them to qualify even if their principal place of business is outside New Jersey. The key change amends the law to eliminate the "principal place of business in the State" language from the definition of eligible businesses. This adjustment aims to expand the pool of eligible businesses, potentially helping state agencies meet their goal of awarding at least 3% of contracts to disabled veterans' businesses.

Topics ✓ Veterans

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Employment

in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jan 13, 2026

A 1179: Exempts disabled veterans from certain fees at State parks and forests.

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.

Topics ✓ Veterans

Sub-Topics National Guard & Reserve Veteran Benefits Veteran Healthcare

in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jan 13, 2026

A 1409: Extends affordable housing preference to certain allied South Korean veterans.

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.

Topics ✓ Housing ✓ Veterans

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Homelessness Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing

in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jan 13, 2026

A 1799: Increases amounts of property tax deductions for senior citizens and persons with disabilities, and veterans, from $250 to $500.

This bill increases New Jersey's annual property tax deduction for eligible seniors (65+), persons with disabilities, and veterans from $250 to $500. It directly affects qualifying residents who own or occupy their primary residence, allowing them to reduce their property tax bill by the new higher amount each year. The deduction would take effect starting in 2024, but only after voters approve a constitutional amendment to formalize the change. The bill amends existing laws (P.L.1963, c.171 and c.172) to update the deduction amounts and includes specific provisions for veterans living in continuing care retirement communities.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Veterans

Sub-Topics Property Tax

in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jan 13, 2026

A 269: Provides corporation business tax and gross income tax credits for employing immediate family members of members of the Armed Forces of the United States who were killed in action.

This New Jersey bill creates tax credits for businesses that hire immediate family members (spouse, child, or parent) of military personnel killed in action. Employers receive a 10% credit on qualified wages paid to these new full-time employees, capped at $1,200 per family member annually, for employment lasting at least nine consecutive months. The credit is nonrefundable but can be carried forward for up to 20 years, and it cannot be combined with other state employment tax credits. The bill applies to wages subject to New Jersey's Gross Income Tax and includes provisions for recapturing credits due to noncompliance.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Veterans

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Income Tax Military Families Veteran Employment

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