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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerry Scharfenberger | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Aura Dunn | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| Vicky Flynn | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Mike Inganamort | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Brian Rumpf | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee