Permits certain applicants to submit personal statement of veteran status, in lieu of determination of veteran status, prior to issuance of civil service eligible list; requires submission of determination of status prior to employment.

This bill changes how veterans prove their status when applying for New Jersey state civil service jobs. It allows applicants to submit a personal statement claiming veteran status instead of a formal determination from the state's Veterans Affairs office before being placed on an eligibility list. However, applicants must still provide the official determination of veteran status before being hired. The change affects all veterans eligible under New Jersey law, including those who served in major conflicts from World War I onward.