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NJ S2565

NJ S2565
Increases allowance paid to war veterans with certain service-connected disabilities.


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Introduced
06/11/2020
In Committee
11/15/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022

Introduced Session

2020-2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill would increase the annual payments by the State to veterans with certain wartime service-connected disabilities to $1,800. Currently, a blind veteran receives $750 annually under the Blind Veterans' Allowance Program. This amount has not been changed since 1971. A veteran with certain other disabilities also receives $750 annually under the Paraplegic and Hemiplegic Veterans' Allowance Program. This amount has not been changed since 1981. This bill would increase the annual payments to $1,800.

AI Summary

This bill would increase the annual payments by the State to veterans with certain wartime service-connected disabilities, such as blindness or paraplegia, from $750 to $1,800. The Blind Veterans' Allowance Program and the Paraplegic and Hemiplegic Veterans' Allowance Program, which have not seen an increase in their payments since 1971 and 1981 respectively, would both be affected by this change.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (on 11/15/2021)

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