Broadens eligibility for certain veterans' benefits by eliminating requirement of service during specified dates or in specified locations.

This bill (S 1885) simplifies New Jersey's definition of "veteran" for benefits eligibility by removing specific historical conflict date and location requirements. It eliminates the need for veterans to have served during exact periods like "World War II, between September 1, 1939 and September 2, 1945" or "Vietnam conflict, on or after December 31, 1960," instead requiring only 90 days of active military service (excluding basic training) with an honorable discharge. This change directly affects veterans whose service dates or locations no longer match current definitions but still meet the general service duration criteria. The bill focuses on streamlining access to benefits, maintaining exceptions for those with service-connected injuries regardless of service duration.