New JerseyNew Jersey would waive fees for some out-of-state disabled veterans
Veterans released under honorable conditions with VA-recognized service-related disabilities would qualify for free hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses if their home state offers New Jersey disabled veterans a similar benefit.
What it does
Veterans released under honorable conditions with VA-recognized service-related disabilities would pay no fees for New Jersey hunting, fishing, or trapping licenses and permits if their home state offers New Jersey disabled veterans a similar benefit.
Argument forEligible veterans from states offering a similar benefit could hunt, fish, or trap in New Jersey without paying license fees.
Argument againstWaiving fees for eligible out-of-state veterans could reduce the license fees New Jersey collects from those visitors.
More detail
New Jersey would waive fees for eligible out-of-state disabled veterans. This covers New Jersey hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses, stamps, permits, and related documents. Veterans must live in a state that offers New Jersey disabled veterans a similar benefit. They must have been honorably discharged or released under honorable conditions and have a disability tied to military service, of any degree, recognized by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The waiver includes application and issuance fees. The fee waiver would begin immediately if the bill becomes law.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 5Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy CommitteeIntroduced
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