Permits certain applicants to submit personal statement of veteran status, in lieu of determination of veteran status, prior to issuance of civil service eligible list; requires submission of determination of status prior to employment.

This bill allows active-duty military members applying for New Jersey civil service jobs to submit a personal sworn statement confirming their veteran status instead of waiting for the Adjutant General's official determination. The statement must be submitted no later than eight days before the civil service eligible list is issued, with the official determination required no later than three days before employment. It directly affects active-duty service members who have passed civil service exams but cannot yet obtain the Adjutant General's certification due to their current military service. The change streamlines the process for these applicants while maintaining the requirement for final veteran status verification before hiring.