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NJ SR39
NJ SR39Urges Congress and Department of Veterans Affairs not to reduce funding for ambulance services for veterans.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This Senate resolution urges the United States Congress and the federal Department of Veterans Affairs to refrain from implementing proposed reductions in reimbursements for ambulance services for veterans. Shifting this financial burden from the federal government to state and local entities would have detrimental effects on the ability for veterans to access free ambulance transportation. Given that there are 338,012 veterans living in the State of New Jersey, it is imperative to maintain these federal reimbursements. The average ambulance bill in New Jersey, ranging from $400 to $600, would place a significant financial burden on veterans if reimbursements are reduced. This burden is especially concerning in rural areas, which are already grappling with a surge in hospital closures and higher ambulance transportation costs. In light of these challenges, it is crucial for Congress and the Department of Veterans Affairs to uphold their commitment to veterans by continuing to provide necessary reimbursements for ambulance transportation.
AI Summary
This resolution urges the United States Congress and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), a federal agency that provides healthcare and benefits to veterans, not to cut funding for ambulance services for veterans. The resolution highlights that the VA has been reimbursing veterans for ambulance services since 1984, and that many of the 338,012 veterans in New Jersey rely on this support for free emergency transportation to receive necessary healthcare. Reducing these reimbursements could shift the financial burden to state and local governments, which may lack the resources to cover these costs, potentially impacting all residents' access to ambulance services, especially in rural areas already facing hospital closures and higher transportation expenses. The resolution emphasizes that the average ambulance bill in New Jersey can range from $400 to $600, and that cost-cutting measures could create financial barriers for veterans, leading them to delay or forgo medical care, and could even cause ambulance companies to reduce services in less profitable areas, contradicting the principle of not leaving anyone behind.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/SR39 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/SR/39_I1.HTM |
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