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NJ A642
NJ A642Increases from $750 to $3,000 annual State payment made to certain veterans and their surviving spouses.
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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 increases the annual payment made by the State to a veteran with certain specified service-connected injuries and the surviving spouse of that veteran. The payment will increase from $750 to $3,000 annually. The amount is paid to a veteran who has sustained a total loss of sight, or who has paraplegia and permanent paralysis of both legs and lower parts of the body, or who has osteochondritis and permanent loss of the use of both legs, or who has hemiplegia and permanent paralysis of one leg and one arm or either side of the body, resulting from injury to the spinal cord, skeletal structure, or brain, or who has had hands or feet amputated, or who has lost the use of both feet or both legs, due to multiple sclerosis, sustained through enemy action, or accident, or resulting from disease contracted while in active military service. The surviving spouse of the veteran continues to receive the payment. There are currently 207 persons receiving the benefit.
AI Summary
This bill increases the annual State payment from $750 to $3,000 for certain veterans and their surviving spouses who have sustained severe service-connected disabilities, such as total loss of sight, paraplegia, loss of use of both legs, amputation of hands or feet, or loss of use of both feet or legs due to conditions like multiple sclerosis, all resulting from their active military service. The payment, which is made to eligible veterans for their lifetime and then to their surviving spouse, domestic partner, or partner in civil union, will see this increase take effect starting January 1st of the year following the bill's enactment. The bill also updates the responsible government department to the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and clarifies the certification process for these payments.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (3)
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/A642 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A1000/642_I1.HTM |
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