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NJ S1251

NJ S1251
Requires issuance of one free copy of birth certificate to military veteran.


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Introduced
02/03/2020
In Committee
02/24/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022

Introduced Session

2020-2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires the issuance of one free copy of a birth certificate to a military veteran. Under the bill, a current or former member of the Armed Forces of the United States or the National Guard is to be eligible to receive one certified copy of his or her birth certificate upon request. Additional copies of the birth certificate are to be subject to the regular statutory fee. As used in the bill, "veteran" means any individual who has been discharged or released from service in any branch of the Armed Forces of the United States, or any discharged member of the American Merchant Marine who served during World War II and is declared by the United States Department of Defense to be eligible for federal veterans' benefits. "Veteran" is not to include an individual discharged or released under dishonorable circumstances.

AI Summary

This bill requires the issuance of one free copy of a birth certificate to a military veteran. Under the bill, a current or former member of the Armed Forces of the United States or the National Guard is eligible to receive one certified copy of their birth certificate upon request. Additional copies of the birth certificate are subject to the regular statutory fee. The bill defines "veteran" as an individual who has been discharged or released from service in any branch of the Armed Forces, or a discharged member of the American Merchant Marine who served during World War II and is eligible for federal veterans' benefits, but excludes individuals discharged or released under dishonorable circumstances.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (on 02/24/2020)

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