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NJ S3583
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
James Beach
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AI Summary
- Extends New Jersey civil service hiring preference to veterans who qualify under federal law (5 U.S.C. s.2108) but not under current state definitions
- Grants 10 additional points on open competitive examinations to disabled veterans meeting federal eligibility criteria
- Grants 5 additional points on open competitive examinations to non-disabled veterans meeting federal eligibility criteria
- Takes effect July 1 following enactment and applies only to examinations taken after that date
- Constitutional amendment approval by voters required before disabled veterans who did not serve during wartime can receive the new benefits
Legislative Description
Expands eligibility for veterans' civil service preference; creates additional preference benefits.
Military and Veterans' Affairs
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee
2/19/2026
Committee Referrals
Military and Veterans' Affairs2/19/2026
Full Bill Text
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