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NJ A2375

NJ A2375
Establishes New Jersey Veteran Gravesite Maintenance Grant Program in DVA.


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Introduced
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026-2027 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill would establish a grant program within the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) for qualified veterans' organizations to maintain veteran gravesites across the State. DMVA would be required to develop guidelines, procedures, and criteria for applications and awards. The grant recipients would be required to report grant fund use to DMVA. Implementation of the grant program would be subject to a future appropriation by the Legislature. The bill defines "qualified veterans' organization" as a nonprofit veterans' organization that is a section 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(19) tax exempt organization under the Internal Revenue Code, or a federally chartered Veterans' Service Organization.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a new grant program within New Jersey's Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) to help qualified veterans' organizations maintain veteran gravesites across the state. A "qualified veterans' organization" is defined as a nonprofit veterans' group that is tax-exempt under specific sections of the Internal Revenue Code (501(c)(3) or 501(c)(19)) or is a federally chartered Veterans' Service Organization. The DMVA will be responsible for creating the rules for how organizations can apply for these grants, what criteria will be used to award them, and will monitor how the grant money is used, requiring recipients to report on their spending. The implementation of this program is contingent on the Legislature approving funding for it in the future, and the Adjutant General will be required to request sufficient funds for the program in the DMVA's annual budget.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee (on 01/13/2026)

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