S.1903

Establishes NJ Military Family Relief Fund; provides for designation on State gross income tax return to permit taxpayers to make voluntary contributions to military family relief fund.

Introduced·1/13/26

Establishes NJ Military Family Relief Fund to provide grants for essential expenses for military families.

The bill establishes the New Jersey Military Family Relief Fund to provide grants up to $2,500 for essential expenses such as food, housing, and medical services. The fund will receive contributions from taxpayers via their state income tax returns, gifts, grants, donations, and appropriations. The Adjutant General will determine eligibility and issue grants to qualified applicants, who must be New Jersey residents with financial hardship. The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs will manage the fund, with annual appropriations from the Legislature.

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Where it stands

Current
Budget and Appropriations Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DD
2
2
RR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee: Reported with Amendments

5 Yea

DRDRD

0 Nay

Calendar

Jun 11

12:00 PM

Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Hearing

History

Jun 11

Senate

Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading

Jun 11

Senate

Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee

Jan 13

Senate

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