New Jersey S1885 broadens eligibility for certain veterans' benefits by eliminating the requirement of service during specified dates or in specified.

New Jersey S1885 amends the state's eligibility criteria for veterans' benefits, removing the necessity for service during specific wartime periods or in designated locations. Instead, it establishes that a person will be considered a veteran if they served for at least 90 days, excluding certain initial training periods. This change affects eligibility for property tax deductions, civil service preference, and other benefits. The bill also repeals outdated provisions related to wartime service, aligning the law with the new eligibility standards.

New Jersey S1885 broadens eligibility for certain veterans' benefits by eliminating the requirement of service during specified dates or in specified.

New Jersey S1885 amends the state's eligibility criteria for veterans' benefits, removing the necessity for service during specific wartime periods or in designated locations. Instead, it establishes that a person will be considered a veteran if they served for at least 90 days, excluding certain initial training periods. This change affects eligibility for property tax deductions, civil service preference, and other benefits. The bill also repeals outdated provisions related to wartime service, aligning the law with the new eligibility standards.