This bill allows physician assistants working in behavioral health care to provide procedures and services without the direct supervision of a physician. It directly affects licensed physician assistants in New Jersey who treat patients for mental illness, emotional disorders, or substance use issues. The key change removes the requirement for a supervising physician when these professionals deliver care in settings like hospitals, clinics, or veterans' homes. Additionally, the law mandates that physician assistants maintain medical malpractice insurance or a letter of credit and clearly identify themselves to patients during treatment.
This bill allows employees of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to take paid leave when performing military duties or attending required military training. It covers all types of workers, including full-time, part-time, temporary, and probationary staff, ensuring they do not lose seniority, vacation time, or promotion opportunities while on leave. Employees will receive their regular pay for up to 30 days or 22 working days in a calendar year for active duty, with additional provisions for those serving in combat zones to access healthcare services. The legislation also ensures that pension contributions continue during military leave, with options for employees to make up any shortfall in payments.
This New Jersey bill would exempt veterans, active military personnel, National Guard members, and volunteer emergency workers from paying fees for mobile sportfishing vehicle permits. Under the law, the Department of Environmental Protection cannot charge these residents for permits that allow vehicles to operate on state park beaches for fishing, provided the vehicle is registered in the veteran's name. While these individuals would receive free permits, they are still limited to holding only one at a time and must follow all existing safety rules and regulations. The state agency must also create new rules to define the required proof of eligibility for these fee waivers.
This New Jersey bill exempts honorably discharged veterans from completing the field or live-fire range portion of the state's required hunter gun safety course. To qualify for this exemption, veterans must provide proof of their service and honorable discharge to the Division of Fish and Wildlife. The law defines a veteran as any state resident who was honorably discharged from active military service or reserves, or a World War II Merchant Marine member eligible for federal veterans' benefits. This change applies to all veterans seeking a hunting license, regardless of their age or prior hunting experience.
This bill establishes a new New Jersey program to improve lung cancer screening awareness and access for first responders and veterans. The Department of Health will coordinate outreach and referrals to help these high-risk groups learn about and access low-dose computed tomography screening, which is recommended for adults aged 50 to 80 with significant smoking histories. The program will work with existing public and private coverage options to remove barriers to screening for these populations.
This bill designates November 2026 as Veterans Month in New Jersey to honor the state's approximately 350,000 military veterans. The resolution allows the Governor to issue a proclamation encouraging public officials and citizens to observe the month with appropriate activities and programs. This measure does not create new funding or policy changes but serves as a symbolic designation to recognize the contributions of those who served in the Armed Forces.
This bill requires New Jersey's Board of Public Utilities to create a program promoting women-owned, minority-owned, veteran-owned, and LGBTQ-owned energy businesses. The program would use public information campaigns, marketing, advertising, and incentives to encourage businesses and public entities to purchase energy from these certified companies. The bill sets specific targets for the percentage of energy sourced from these businesses, starting at five percent in the first year and increasing to 25 percent by the fourth year. To qualify, energy businesses must be certified by appropriate state or national organizations and meet registration requirements. The Board of Public Utilities and public utilities must track progress and post lists of approved businesses on their websites.
This bill authorizes the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission to issue special license plates for vehicles registered in the state that display "The Borinqueneers" along with imagery representing the 65th Infantry Regiment of the United States Army. Vehicle owners can apply for these plates by paying a $50 application fee and an additional $10 annual fee, which are deposited into a dedicated fund. The collected fees, after covering administrative costs, will be used to support programs benefiting veterans of the United States Army through the Department of Veterans Affairs. The bill also establishes procedures for designing the plates, managing the fund, and coordinating between relevant state agencies to implement the program.
This bill requires the New Jersey Turnpike Authority and South Jersey Transportation Authority to waive electronic toll collection fees for vehicles used by qualified disabled veteran-owned businesses. To qualify, a business must be independently owned and controlled by at least 51 percent disabled veterans with a service-connected disability rating of 10 percent or higher from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, have at least $2,500 in annual revenue, be certified in New Jersey, and operate within the state. The toll exemption applies to all motor vehicles owned, leased, or financed by these veterans that are registered in New Jersey and have an active electronic toll collection account. The legislation takes effect 90 days after it is signed into law.
This bill authorizes the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission to issue special license plates for the Sons of the American Legion, allowing members of the organization to display their affiliation on their vehicles. To qualify, vehicle owners must submit an application and pay a $50 fee plus an annual $10 renewal fee, which are deposited into a dedicated state fund. The design of the plates, including colors and emblems, will be selected in consultation with the Sons of the American Legion Detachment of New Jersey, while collected funds will cover administrative costs and provide financial support to the organization.
