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NJ A381
NJ A381Establishes program within veterans' memorial homes to provide support to families of residents.
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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 requires the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs to establish a program within each veterans' memorial home to provide comprehensive support to family members of residents. The purpose of the program is to increase the accessibility of information and resources to family members of residents by placing these services within the veterans' memorial homes. The program shall be administered by the resident advocate of each veterans' memorial home as established by law. The resident advocate will: 1) develop, in cooperation with the Administrator of each veterans' memorial home, a program to provide key information and resources to family members of residents upon request in a timely manner; 2) develop, in cooperation with the Administrator of each veterans' memorial home, a program to provide counseling support to family members of residents; and 3) notify the general public and family members of residents of the veterans' memorial homes that the program established by this section is available to family members. The bill defines "family member" to include any individual who is a New Jersey resident and is the spouse, domestic partner, partner in a civil union, or child, whether of the whole blood or the half blood, or by adoption, of a resident of a State veteran's memorial home.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs to create a program within each veterans' memorial home to offer comprehensive support to the families of residents, aiming to make information and resources more accessible by locating them directly within these homes. This program will be managed by the resident advocate at each home, who will be responsible for developing systems to provide timely information and resources upon request, including details on resident health updates, facility events, and available State and federal veteran benefits and financial assistance, as well as offering counseling services for family members and informing the public about the program's availability. The bill defines "family member" broadly to include spouses, domestic partners, civil union partners, and children (including adopted children) of residents who are also New Jersey residents.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
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/A381 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A0500/381_I1.HTM |
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