New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
S 1523: Broadens eligibility for certain veterans' benefits by eliminating requirement of service during specified dates or in specified locations.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 1523 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Broadens eligibility for certain veterans' benefits by eliminating requirement of service during specified dates or in specified locations. Primary sponsor: Amato, Carmen F., Jr.. It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amato, Carmen F., Jr. | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jim Beach | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Nilsa Cruz-Perez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Joe Pennacchio | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 26 |
| Holly Schepisi | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 39 |
| Bob Singer | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Troy Singleton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Parker Space | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Joe Vitale | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
“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 in the Senate, Referred to Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee