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NJ A5307
NJ A5307Permits Department of Veterans Affairs to receive voluntary contributions for veteran suicide prevention public service announcements.
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Introduced
02/13/2025
02/13/2025
In Committee
02/13/2025
02/13/2025
Crossed Over
12/22/2025
12/22/2025
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Permits Department of Veterans Affairs to receive voluntary contributions for veteran suicide prevention public service announcements.
AI Summary
This bill allows the Department of Veterans Affairs to accept voluntary financial contributions from both public and private sources specifically for creating and distributing public service announcements (PSAs) focused on preventing veteran suicide. The bill requires that any funds received through these voluntary contributions be deposited into a special non-lapsing account maintained by the State Treasurer, and these funds can only be used to support veteran suicide prevention PSAs. The bill also removes the phrase "Military and" from the department's name, suggesting a more focused approach on veterans' issues. The legislation is designed to provide additional resources for raising awareness about veteran suicide, a critical mental health issue affecting military service members, by enabling the department to receive targeted financial support from donors. The bill will take effect immediately upon enactment.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (9)
Rosaura Bagolie (D)*,
Michele Matsikoudis (R)*,
Cleopatra Tucker (D)*,
Margie Donlon (D),
Dawn Fantasia (R),
Michael Inganamort (R),
Luanne Peterpaul (D),
Gabriel Rodriguez (D),
Jay Webber (R),
Last Action
Received in the Senate without Reference, 2nd Reading (on 01/06/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A5307 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A5500/5307_R1.HTM |
| Analysis - Statement Assembly 12/8/25 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A5500/5307_S2.PDF |
| Analysis - Statement AMV 2/13/2025 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A5500/5307_S1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A5500/5307_I1.HTM |
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