A 2358 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Creates New Jersey Cold War medal.

This bill creates a New Jersey Cold War medal to honor veterans who served honorably during the Cold War (September 2, 1945-December 26, 1991). It allows the Governor to award the medal to New Jersey residents or former residents who completed at least 180 days of service in the military during that period, including to deceased veterans through designated representatives. The Department of Military and Veterans’ Affairs will process applications using standard military discharge documents, with costs covered by a dedicated "Cold War Medal Fund" established in the Treasury. The medal is purely commemorative, with no new benefits or obligations beyond recognition.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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