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NJ S2565
NJ S2565Increases allowance paid to war veterans with certain service-connected disabilities.
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Introduced
06/11/2020
06/11/2020
In Committee
11/15/2021
11/15/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022
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)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2020/S2565 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/S3000/2565_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/S3000/2565_I1.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S3000/2565_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S3000/2565_I1.PDF |
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