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NJ A357
NJ A357Requires Adjutant General of DMVA create program for veterans to receive evaluation and treatment for PTSD and total brain injury.
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Introduced
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
In Committee
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires the Adjutant General of the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs to develop, in coordination with appropriate departments and agencies, a program to assist veterans in accessing evaluation and treatment for a post-traumatic stress disorder or total brain injury diagnosis related to military service. The program may include offering support and guidance, transportation, assistance filing disability compensation claims, assistance updating discharge status, health care and other services or programs available at the local, State and federal level for obtaining and addressing a post-traumatic stress disorder or total brain injury diagnosis. Under the bill, "veteran" means a person who served in the Armed Forces of the United States or a Reserve component thereof, including the New Jersey National Guard.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Adjutant General of the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs to develop a program to assist veterans in accessing evaluation and treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or total brain injury related to their military service. The program may include offering support, guidance, transportation, assistance with filing disability claims, updating discharge status, and accessing healthcare and other services at the local, state, and federal level. The term "veteran" is defined as a person who served in the U.S. Armed Forces or a Reserve component, including the New Jersey National Guard.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee (on 01/11/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A357 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A0500/357_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A0500/357_I1.PDF |
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