S 4995 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Establishes Veterans Bill of Rights.

S 4995 establishes New Jersey's "Veterans Bill of Rights," requiring the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide every state veteran with a physical and electronic copy of their rights. The bill details nine specific rights, including fair treatment, clear information about available benefits (healthcare, education, housing) upon discharge, privacy protections for personal records, access to mental and physical health services, employment/housing assistance, and transparency in claim processing. Key mechanisms include annual updates to the benefits handbook, mandatory website publication, and physical copies at all department facilities. This bill directly affects all veterans residing in New Jersey who interact with the state's veterans services.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Dec 2025
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Introduced Dec 15, 2025 Last action Dec 15, 2025
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee
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