New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
A 1887: Removing requirement of service during specified dates or in specified locations, thereby broadening eligibility for certain veterans' benefits.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 1887 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Removing requirement of service during specified dates or in specified locations, thereby broadening eligibility for certain veterans' benefits. Primary sponsor: Cleopatra Tucker (Democratic), Gary Schaer (Democratic), Joe Danielsen (Democratic). It lists 18 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (September 14, 2026): Reported out of Asm. Comm. with Amendments, and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 12 · Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleopatra Tucker | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Gary Schaer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Joe Danielsen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Angelozzi, Anthony | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Al Barlas | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Craig Coughlin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Wayne DeAngelo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| John DiMaio | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
| Aura Dunn | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| Dawn Fantasia | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Roy Freiman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Melinda Kane | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Robert Karabinchak | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Sean Kean | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 30 |
| Carol Murphy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Annette Quijano | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Verlina Reynolds-Jackson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Brian Rumpf | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
| Alex Sauickie | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 12 |
| Gerry Scharfenberger | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Shanique Speight | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Reported out of Asm. Comm. with Amendments, and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee
- Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee