Establishes "Veterans Helping Veterans" program in DVA.
This bill creates a new housing assistance initiative called the "Veterans Helping Veterans" program within the New Jersey Department of Veterans Affairs. The program aims to connect homeless veterans with other veterans who volunteer to provide them with housing, using a vetting and incentive system similar to the state's foster care program. Key provisions require the department to establish clear application processes, eligibility criteria for both those seeking and providing housing, and rules for monitoring participant compliance. Additionally, the bill authorizes the department to seek external funding and mandates that implementing regulations be adopted within 90 days of enactment.
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May 2026
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Introduced May 7, 2026
Last action May 7, 2026
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May 7, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee
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