S.843

Requires Adjutant General of DMVA create program for veterans to receive evaluation and treatment for PTSD, total brain injury, or traumatic brain injury.

Introduced·1/9/24
Introduced Text

New Jersey bill S843 mandates the creation of a program to assist veterans with PTSD, total brain injury, or traumatic brain injury.

The New Jersey bill S843 requires the Adjutant General of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs to establish a program for veterans to access evaluation and treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder, total brain injury, or traumatic brain injury. The program may include support and guidance, transportation, assistance with filing disability compensation claims, and help with updating discharge status. It also aims to connect veterans with health care and other services available at local, state, and federal levels. The bill defines a "veteran" as someone who served in the U.S.

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Where it stands

Current
Budget and Appropriations Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee: Reported Favorably

5 Yea

DRDRD

0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 3, 2025

1:00 PM

Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Hearing

History

Mar 3, 2025

Senate

Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading

Mar 3, 2025

Senate

Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee

Jan 9, 2024

Senate

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