Eliminates requirement under veterans' gross income tax exemption that taxpayer serve in active duty status or federal active duty status to qualify for exemption.

This bill eliminates a requirement that New Jersey veterans must have served in active duty or federal active duty status to qualify for a $6,000 gross income tax exemption. It directly affects veterans honorably discharged from the U.S. Armed Forces, reserve components, or New Jersey National Guard, regardless of their prior duty status. The key change removes the active duty service requirement from the tax law, allowing eligible veterans to claim the exemption without needing to prove active duty service. This policy adjustment simplifies eligibility for the tax benefit, applying to all qualifying veterans as defined in current law.