S 3705 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Directs DCA to end veteran homelessness within three years.

This bill directs New Jersey's Department of Community Affairs (DCA) to create and implement a plan ending veteran homelessness within three years, following federal benchmarks. It affects all New Jersey veterans (defined broadly as anyone who served in the U.S. military, regardless of service length or discharge type). Key mechanisms include establishing a statewide list of at-risk veterans, coordinating with service providers to share data, prioritizing veterans for housing benefits, connecting veterans to health/employment resources, and using "Housing First" principles to rapidly secure permanent housing. The DCA must submit progress reports to the Governor and Legislature after the initial three years and every three years thereafter, with the plan updated regularly to maintain housing stability. The bill takes effect immediately.
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Introduced Mar 2, 2026 Last action Mar 2, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
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