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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 establishes the "Bring Veterans to New Jersey Program" in the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs. This program shall help New Jersey employers recruit qualified veterans to fill positions in New Jersey by providing relocation assistance to those qualified military veterans through eligible employers. The department shall contract with a nonprofit organization in New Jersey to administer the program. The department shall enter into an agreement with participating employers, who agree to provide relocation assistance to eligible veterans for eligible expenses. The department shall reimburse these expenses to participating employers in an amount not to exceed $5,000. The department shall develop criteria for the granting of relocation assistance. The process for receiving relocation assistance shall be as follows: (1) A veteran must create a profile with the nonprofit contracted to administer the program. A participating employer shall use these profiles to select and contact candidates regarding available positions. (2) After accepting a position, document the eligible expenses necessary for reimbursement. Upon receipt of the documentation, the participating employer shall reimburse the veteran for relocation expenses that are eligible in accordance with its relocation policy or procedure in an amount not to exceed $5,000 per household. The Adjutant General may adopt rules and regulations necessary to effectuate the program.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the "Bring Veterans to New Jersey Program" within the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs to help New Jersey employers hire qualified veterans by offering relocation assistance. The program will be administered by a contracted nonprofit organization, and the department will partner with employers who agree to provide this assistance to eligible veterans for approved expenses, with the department reimbursing employers up to $5,000 per household. To qualify, veterans must relocate from another state to New Jersey for employment with a participating employer and remain employed for at least 12 months, though provisions exist for partial or full forgiveness of reimbursement in cases of termination not due to the veteran's fault, such as family emergencies or layoffs. Veterans will create profiles with the nonprofit to be contacted by employers, and after accepting a job, they will document their relocation expenses, which the employer will then reimburse before seeking reimbursement from the department. The Adjutant General will establish the necessary rules and regulations for the program, which will become effective 180 days after enactment.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A634 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A1000/634_I1.HTM |
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