A 3303
Updates definition of veteran to include discharged LGBTQ veteran; requires DVA develop review process for such veterans.
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Bill overview
This bill updates the definition of ‘veteran’ to include discharged LGBTQ veterans, specifically those discharged under other than honorable conditions due to their sexual orientation or gender identity. It requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) to develop a consistent process for determining eligibility as a discharged LGBTQ veteran and to create an eligibility form for verification. The bill also amends existing statutes to ensure veterans, including discharged LGBTQ veterans, receive equal employment opportunities and are recognized as residents of New Jersey for tuition purposes at public institutions of higher education.
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