New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 1302: Establishes task force to study issues facing returning members of US Armed Forces, NJ National Guard, and reserve component of US Armed Forces; creates permanent commission to study various definitions related to veteran status.

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

Plain-language summary

S 1302 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes task force to study issues facing returning members of US Armed Forces, NJ National Guard, and reserve component of US Armed Forces; creates permanent commission to study various definitions related to veteran status. Primary sponsor: Joe Pennacchio (Republican), Vin Gopal (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Joe Pennacchio (Republican); Vin Gopal (Democratic). 1 co-sponsor.