S 1339 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Creates database of veteran separation documents.

This bill creates a central digital database for veteran separation documents (like DD-214 forms) managed by New Jersey's Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. Veterans or their families can voluntarily submit documents for digitization, with originals returned immediately at no cost (a nominal fee may cover mailing). The database is accessible only to public agencies verifying veteran benefit eligibility, with strict restrictions preventing public access under open records laws. Misuse of documents carries penalties including fines up to $2,000 or up to 100 days in jail. The goal is to prevent lost documents and streamline benefit applications.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee
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