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NJ A5272
Establishes "Military Pro Bono Program" to provide pro bono legal representation to active-duty service members and veterans of military.
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Introduced
05/13/2019
05/13/2019
In Committee
05/13/2019
05/13/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Introduced Session
2018-2019 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill would establish the "Military Pro Bono Program" which would provide pro bono legal representation to active-duty service members and veterans of the military in various areas of civil law. Attorneys on a volunteer basis would represent these individuals in various civil law cases including, but not limited to, family law, estate planning, immigration law, employment law, debtor-creditor law and military administrative law. The Adjutant General of the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B‑1 et seq.), would adopt rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of this act.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the "Military Pro Bono Program" in New Jersey's Department of Military and Veterans Affairs to provide active-duty service members and veterans with pro bono (free) legal representation in various areas of civil law, including family law, estate planning, employment law, immigration law, debtor-creditor law, and military administrative law. The Adjutant General of the Department will adopt rules and regulations to implement the program, pursuant to the state's Administrative Procedure Act.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee (on 05/13/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/A9999/5272_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/A9999/5272_I1.PDF |
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