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NJ S4246
Bill
Status
3/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Raj Mukherji
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AI Summary
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Establishes an 11-member Veterans Care Commission within the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs to identify issues facing service members and recommend solutions
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Commission membership includes six ex officio members (Commissioners of Education, Labor, Health, Human Services, Civil Service Chair, and Adjutant General) plus five public members appointed by the Adjutant General
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At least three of the five public members must represent different qualified veterans' organizations (501(c)(3), 501(c)(19), or federally chartered Veterans' Service Organizations)
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Commission must examine data and programs related to physical, social, emotional, and mental impacts of military service on service members and their families
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Requires annual reports to the Governor and Legislature with findings and recommendations, with the first report due within 12 months of the commission organizing
Legislative Description
Establishes Veterans Care Commission to study and address issues facing returning members of US Armed Forces, Reserve components of US Armed Forces, and NJ National Guard.
2nd Reading in the Senate
Last Action
Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading
6/19/2025