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NJ AR90
Resolution
Status
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Cleopatra Tucker
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AI Summary
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Urges the U.S. Department of Defense to allow transgender veterans to update their DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to reflect their current legal names and genders
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Notes that the DOD currently refuses to modify DD Form 214 forms after discharge, treating them as historical documents that cannot be changed to reflect post-service gender transitions
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Addresses barriers transgender veterans face when names and genders on military discharge forms don't match current legal documents, causing difficulties accessing employment preferences, medical care, dependent benefits, funeral benefits, and other veterans' services
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Cites Williams Institute estimates of approximately 140,000 transgender military veterans in the United States
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Directs copies of the resolution be sent to the President, Vice President, Secretary of Defense, New Jersey's congressional delegation, and the state's Adjutant General
Legislative Description
Memorializes Department of Defense to authorize changes on certain military service forms of veterans who are transgender.
Health
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee
1/9/2024