New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

A 831: Permits veterans, for civil service purposes, to be defined as a veteran or disabled veteran under federal or State definition of veteran.

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee

Plain-language summary

A 831 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Permits veterans, for civil service purposes, to be defined as a veteran or disabled veteran under federal or State definition of veteran. Primary sponsor: Gerry Scharfenberger (Republican). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Gerry Scharfenberger (Republican). 4 co-sponsors.