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NJ S3595

NJ S3595
"Welcome Home Veterans Act"; requires MVC to provide veteran benefit information packets.


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Introduced
09/19/2024
In Committee
12/16/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill establishes the "Welcome Home Veterans Act" which requires the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (commission) to provide information concerning federal and State benefits that are available to veterans upon the issuance of an initial license, renewal license, probationary license, or an identification card to a veteran, provided the document issued includes a veteran designation. The information required to be provided to veterans under the bill is to be available in both a hardcopy version at each commission agency as well as in a digital format on the commission's Internet website. The information provided to veterans is to include, at a minimum: (1) a copy of the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs Veterans' Benefits Guide; (2) a copy of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs' "Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents, Survivors, and Caregivers" booklet; (3) information on where veterans can find more information about available benefits; and (4) any other information the commission, in conjunction with the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs, believes is necessary for veterans in this State.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the "Welcome Home Veterans Act" which requires the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) to provide information on federal and state benefits available to veterans when they are issued an initial license, renewal license, probationary license, or identification card that includes a veteran designation. The information, which must be available in both hardcopy and digital formats, includes the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs Veterans' Benefits Guide, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' "Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents, Survivors, and Caregivers" booklet, and any other relevant information the MVC and Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs believe is necessary for veterans in New Jersey.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (on 12/16/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S3595
Fiscal Note - Fiscal Estimate 7/15/25; as introduced https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S4000/3595_E1.PDF
Analysis - Statement SMV 12/16/24 https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S4000/3595_S1.PDF
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S4000/3595_I1.HTM
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