SJR 71 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Recognizes Orange Heart Medal in NJ.

This resolution (SJR 71) is a symbolic recognition by New Jersey of the Orange Heart Medal, which honors Vietnam War veterans exposed to Agent Orange. It does not create new benefits or legal changes but formally acknowledges the medal's purpose of recognizing veterans who suffered health impacts from Agent Orange exposure during the Vietnam War. The resolution specifically honors veterans (or surviving spouses) who have received the medal from the private Orange Heart Medal Project, which has awarded approximately 4,000 medals since 2018. New Jersey follows Tennessee's 2019 example in expressing state support for these veterans' sacrifices.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Jun 2026
Senate Passage
Jun 2026
General Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 28, 2026 Last action Jun 18, 2026
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Jun 18, 2026
Committee
Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee
lower
Jun 18, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed by the Senate (40-0)
upper
Jan 28, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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