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NJ A4712
NJ A4712Establishes Office of Veteran Advocate and ombudsman for DMVA; appropriates funds.
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Introduced
09/12/2024
09/12/2024
In Committee
06/19/2025
06/19/2025
Crossed Over
12/08/2025
12/08/2025
Passed
12/19/2025
12/19/2025
Dead
Vetoed
11/13/2025
11/13/2025
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
12/19/2025
12/19/2025
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act establishing the Office of the Veteran Advocate and establishing ombudsman for the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, supplementing Title 38A of the New Jersey Statutes, and making an appropriation.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Office of the Veteran Advocate within the Executive Branch of the State Government, allocated to the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) but operating independently. The Veteran Advocate, a veteran appointed by the Governor with Senate consent, will oversee this office, which will act as an ombudsman for veterans and their families. The Advocate's responsibilities include investigating complaints, examining the care and services provided by the DMVA, advising state government on improvements, and advocating for veterans with federal agencies. The office will have the power to issue subpoenas and conduct unannounced site visits to facilities under the DMVA's supervision. The bill also appropriates necessary funds for the office's implementation and outlines procedures for the DMVA to respond to identified systemic problems and recommendations from the Veteran Advocate.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (11)
Joe Cryan (D)*,
Gordon Johnson (D)*,
Julio Marenco (D)*,
Cleopatra Tucker (D)*,
Joe Vitale (D)*,
Carmen Amato (R),
Jim Beach (D),
Nilsa Cruz-Perez (D),
Garnet Hall (D),
Angela Mcknight (D),
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D),
Last Action
Approved P.L.2025, c.172. (on 12/19/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A4712 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/AL25/172_.HTM |
| Fiscal Note - Fiscal Estimate 12/9/25; 2R | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A5000/4712_E2.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A5000/4712_R2.HTM |
| Veto (Conditional Veto) | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A5000/4712_V1.PDF |
| Analysis - Statement AAP 6/19/25 1R | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A5000/4712_S2.PDF |
| Fiscal Note - Fiscal Estimate 1/8/25; 1R | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A5000/4712_E1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A5000/4712_R1.HTM |
| Analysis - Statement AMV 12/12/24 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A5000/4712_S1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A5000/4712_I1.HTM |
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