Requires clinic connected with dental school at public institution of higher education to give priority to 100 percent disabled veterans.
This bill requires dental clinics operated by public university dental schools (like Rutgers) to give priority scheduling to 100% disabled veterans seeking oral health care. It mandates that clinics schedule appointments for these veterans within 30 days of their request, ensuring timely access to treatment. The policy directly affects veterans who are permanently 100% disabled per U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs adjudication and reside in New Jersey. The law applies to all public institution dental clinics participating in extramural networks, with rules to be developed by the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.
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Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee
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2 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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Party
State
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P
Bob Auth
RRepublican
P
Dawn Fantasia
RRepublican
Co
Gerry Scharfenberger
RRepublican
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