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NJ S2511
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/5/2024
Primary Sponsor
Brian Stack
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AI Summary
- Expands the definition of "veteran" for civil service and pension benefits to include any New Jersey resident discharged under other than dishonorable conditions from active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces, Reserve components, or New Jersey National Guard in federal active duty status
- Eliminates the requirement that veterans serve during specific named wars or conflicts (previously listed 15+ specific operations from World War I through Operation Iraqi Freedom) to qualify for benefits
- Extends disabled veteran preference eligibility to those with service-connected disabilities compensable by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, removing the previous requirement that disabilities arise from specific war service
- Amends the Teachers' Pension and Annuity Fund veteran definition to match the expanded civil service eligibility criteria
- Clarifies that spouses and parents of veterans who died while in, and as a result of, federal active service remain entitled to disabled veterans' preference
Legislative Description
Prohibits sale of cats, dogs, or rabbits by pet shops; repeals "Pet Purchase Protection Act."
2nd Reading in the Senate
Last Action
Senate Amendment (Voice) (Ruiz)
12/18/2025
Committee Referrals
Economic Growth2/5/2024
Full Bill Text
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