Requires issuance of one free copy of birth certificate to military veteran.
This bill (S 2572) requires New Jersey to provide one free official copy of a birth certificate to military veterans who were born in the state. It applies specifically to veterans discharged from the Armed Forces (excluding those with dishonorable discharges) or eligible WWII Merchant Marine members. The law adds a provision to existing state code, ensuring veterans can request one free certified copy upon request, while all additional copies remain subject to standard fees. The bill does not change eligibility for veterans or affect other existing fee exemptions.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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