S.1088

Directs Commissioner of the Department of Veterans Affairs to enter into agreements to provide certain legal services to certain disabled veterans.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey S1088 directs the Commissioner of the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide legal services to disabled veterans.

New Jersey S1088 mandates the Commissioner of the Department of Veterans Affairs to enter into agreements with law firms to provide federal appellate litigation services to eligible disabled veterans seeking disability compensation from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. The Commissioner will develop criteria for disabled veterans and law firms to participate in the program. Legal services will be provided by law firms specializing in veteran benefits law, and representation will be free of charge to a veteran or person acting on behalf of the veteran.

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Where it stands

Current
Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DDD
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jun 11

12:00 PM

Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Hearing

May 21

10:00 AM

Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Hearing

History

Jan 13

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee