Establishes Veterans Care Commission to study and address issues facing returning members of US Armed Forces, Reserve components of US Armed Forces, and NJ National Guard.
This bill establishes a Veterans Care Commission within New Jersey's Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs to study issues affecting active-duty service members, Reserve components, and NJ National Guard members returning to civilian life. The 11-member commission includes state agency heads, the Adjutant General, and five public members (with at least three representing qualified veterans' organizations) who will hold public hearings and analyze military service impacts on health and well-being. The commission must issue annual reports with recommendations to the Governor and Legislature within one year of forming, including potential legislative solutions to address identified challenges. The bill directly affects New Jersey veterans and their families by creating a structured process to identify and address their post-service needs.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 3, 2025
Last action Jun 19, 2025
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Committee
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Jun 19, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported out of Senate Committee, 2nd Reading
upper
Mar 3, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee
upper
2 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Carmen Amato
RRepublican
P
Raj Mukherji
DDemocratic
Co
Jim Beach
DDemocratic
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