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NJ A3386
NJ A3386Increases from $750 to $3,000 annual State payment made to certain veterans and their surviving spouses.
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Introduced
03/07/2022
03/07/2022
In Committee
03/07/2022
03/07/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill increases the annual payment made by the State to a veteran with certain specified service-connected injuries and the surviving spouse of that veteran. The payment will increase from $750 to $3,000 annually. The amount is paid to a veteran who has sustained a total loss of sight, or who has paraplegia and permanent paralysis of both legs and lower parts of the body, or who has osteochondritis and permanent loss of the use of both legs, or who has hemiplegia and permanent paralysis of one leg and one arm or either side of the body, resulting from injury to the spinal cord, skeletal structure, or brain, or who has had hands or feet amputated, or who has lost the use of both feet or both legs, due to multiple sclerosis, sustained through enemy action, or accident, or resulting from disease contracted while in active military service. The surviving spouse of the veteran continues to receive the payment. There are currently 207 persons receiving the benefit.
AI Summary
This bill increases the annual payment made by the State to certain veterans with specified service-connected injuries and their surviving spouses, from $750 to $3,000. The eligible veterans include those who have sustained a total loss of sight, paraplegia and permanent paralysis, osteochondritis and permanent loss of use of both legs, hemiplegia and permanent paralysis of one leg and one arm, or who have had hands or feet amputated or lost the use of both feet or legs due to multiple sclerosis or other service-connected conditions. The surviving spouse of the veteran continues to receive the payment. The bill also transfers the administrative responsibility for this program from the Department of Human Services to the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee (on 03/07/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A3386 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A3500/3386_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A3500/3386_I1.PDF |
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