Veterans (Veteran Employment) in New Jersey

in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jun 15, 2026

A 5271: Revises Commission on Women Veterans.

This bill creates a new Commission on Women Veterans within New Jersey's Department of Veterans Affairs to study and improve services for female veterans. The commission will consist of 15 members, including nine appointed women veterans, representatives from various military branches and veteran organizations, and state officials who serve without pay. Its main tasks include reviewing needs in areas like healthcare and housing, recommending community education programs, and holding public meetings to gather input from the community. The commission must meet at least quarterly and submit an initial report to the Governor and Legislature once organized.

Topics ✓ Veterans

Sub-Topics Veteran Employment

in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jun 23, 2026

A 5315: Establishes "Combat Veteran Pension Credit Act"; provides eligible combat veterans up to four years of pension credit at no cost.

This bill creates the Combat Veteran Pension Credit Act to automatically grant eligible combat veterans up to four years of pension credit when they join public service roles in New Jersey. To qualify, a veteran must have received an honorable discharge and been awarded a Combat Action Ribbon or an equivalent decoration by the U.S. Armed Forces. The program applies to members of the Judicial, Police and Firemen's, Public Employees', State Police, and Teachers' pension systems and eliminates the usual financial cost of buying back military service time. The Department of Veterans Affairs will verify eligibility and ensure the credit is applied without requiring any payment from the veteran.

Topics ✓ Veterans

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Employment

in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly May 7, 2026

A 4885: Creates position in State veterans service offices to address certain veteran concerns.

This bill creates a new position in every New Jersey veterans service office to help veterans access state programs for unemployment, homelessness, and suicide prevention. The appointed individual must be a local veteran who will work full-time alongside the existing service officer to address these specific concerns. The role includes a salary set by the commissioner and allows for additional tasks as long as they do not interfere with the primary duties.

Topics ✓ Housing ✓ Veterans

Sub-Topics Homelessness Veteran Employment Veteran Housing Veteran Mental Health

in committee · New Jersey · Senate May 11, 2026

S 4131: Creates position in State veterans service offices to address certain veteran concerns.

This New Jersey bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to create a new position in every county veterans service office. The role is designed to assist veterans specifically with state services related to unemployment, homelessness, and suicide prevention. Each appointee must be a veteran and a resident of the county where they serve, working alongside the existing veterans service officer. The position is funded through a salary set by the commissioner with budget approval, and the appointee may perform additional tasks as long as they do not interfere with their primary duties.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing ✓ Veterans

Sub-Topics Homelessness Veteran Employment Veteran Housing Veteran Mental Health

in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly May 11, 2026

A 5033: Requires DHS to cover child care services for veterans under certain circumstances.

This bill requires New Jersey's Department of Human Services to provide full child care reimbursement vouchers to eligible veterans. The program specifically targets veterans who are honorably discharged and need to access non-medical services at a Veterans Affairs center or receive inpatient and outpatient care within the VA New Jersey Healthcare System. Under the legislation, a veteran's child must be enrolled in a licensed child care center for the state to cover the associated costs. The Department of Human Services will work with the Commissioner of Veterans' Affairs to create the necessary rules to implement this assistance immediately.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Veterans

Sub-Topics Military Families Veteran Employment Veteran Housing

in committee · New Jersey · Senate May 28, 2026

S 4350: Waives certain professional and occupational licensing fees for veterans and spouses of veterans.

This New Jersey bill waives initial licensing fees for veterans and their spouses, domestic partners, or civil union partners who are applying for professional or occupational licenses in the state. The exemption applies specifically to individuals who already hold a current license in another jurisdiction with requirements that are equivalent to New Jersey's standards. By removing these costs, the legislation aims to reduce financial barriers for military service members and their families when transferring their credentials to New Jersey. The law defines a veteran as anyone who received an honorable discharge from the U.S. Armed Forces or National Guard and sets the effective date for three months after enactment.

Topics ✓ Veterans

Sub-Topics National Guard & Reserve Veteran Education Veteran Employment Tags Licensing

in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Mar 10, 2026

A 4675: Directs Commissioner of the Department of Veterans Affairs to enter into agreements to provide certain legal services to certain disabled veterans.

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.

Topics ✓ Veterans

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Employment Veteran Healthcare

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 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

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

AR 22: Urges educational institutions in NJ to include veterans and active service members in discussions about military, military values, and leadership.

AR 22 is a non-binding Assembly Resolution urging New Jersey's K-12 schools and colleges to include veterans and active military members in discussions about military service, values, and leadership. It specifically encourages institutions to integrate these perspectives into educational programming, particularly during Veterans Month in November. The resolution does not mandate changes but recommends fostering student connections with service members to promote appreciation for military values like integrity and selfless service. It applies to all public educational institutions across New Jersey.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Veterans

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Memorials & Recognition Veteran Education Veteran Employment

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