Bill
Bill > S2760
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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 bill extends the existing affordable housing preference for United States veterans to South Korean veterans who, as determined by the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs, served in the Vietnam conflict as allies to the United States, and are citizens and residents of this State. The bill also extends certain existing affordable housing preferences to surviving spouses and caretakers of South Korean veterans who served in the Vietnam conflict as allies to the United States. The bill's provisions apply to affordable housing in housing projects that are financed by the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency, public housing authorities, county improvement authorities, redevelopment agencies, and the Department of Community Affairs, when acting as a public housing authority.
AI Summary
This bill extends affordable housing preferences to certain South Korean veterans who served as allies to the United States during the Vietnam conflict, provided they are citizens and residents of the state. This means these veterans, and in some cases their surviving spouses or caretakers, will be eligible for the same housing benefits previously reserved for U.S. veterans. The bill also clarifies that the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs will be responsible for determining eligibility for these preferences, including verifying service in Vietnam as an ally and any service-connected disabilities, with the South Korean equivalent of the U.S. Veterans Administration confirming disabilities. These expanded preferences will apply to housing projects financed by various state agencies, including the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency, public housing authorities, county improvement authorities, redevelopment agencies, and the Department of Community Affairs when acting as a public housing authority.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S2760 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S3000/2760_I1.HTM |
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