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NJ A2423
NJ A2423Permits certain applicants to submit personal statement of veteran status, in lieu of determination of veteran status, prior to issuance of civil service eligible list; requires submission of determination of status prior to employment.
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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 permits, for the purpose of receiving veterans' preference in civil service hiring, a person who is in federal active service with the Armed Forces of the United States or a reserve component thereof on the eighth day prior to the issuance of an open competitive eligible list, for which that person received a passing score on an examination, to submit no later than eight days prior to the issuance of that open competitive eligible list a personal sworn statement, in lieu of the Adjutant General's determination of status as a disabled veteran or veteran, certifying that the person will meet the requirements for veterans' preference and receive the determination of status no later than three days prior to employment. Under current law, an applicant for a civil service examination must submit sufficient evidence of veteran or disabled veteran status to the Adjutant General of the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs and receive a determination of status no later than eight days prior to the issuance of a civil service eligible list for which that individual received a passing score on an examination.
AI Summary
This bill allows individuals currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces or its reserves, who have passed a civil service exam, to submit a personal sworn statement certifying their eligibility for veterans' preference instead of an official determination of their veteran status from the Adjutant General by the usual deadline. This official determination, which confirms their status as a veteran or disabled veteran, would then only be required three days before they are hired, providing a temporary extension for those actively serving. The Adjutant General, who is part of the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs, is responsible for making these official determinations of veteran status for civil service preference.
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/A2423 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A2500/2423_I1.HTM |
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