Revises Commission on Women Veterans.

2026-2027 Regular Session Introduced by Carol Murphy and 1 co-sponsor

The bill revises the Commission on Women Veterans to improve governance, duties, and coordination with state agencies and partners for better services to women veterans in New Jers

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee

Summary of Bill A 5271 (Session 222, New Jersey)

Purpose and intent

Aims to revise the state’s Commission on Women Veterans. The bill is designed to modify the structure, powers, duties, or composition of the commission to better serve women veterans in New Jersey.

Key provisions and changes (as drafted)

The bill updates or revises statutory provisions governing the Commission on Women Veterans. While the exact textual changes are not provided here, typical revisions may include:

Reconstituting the commission’s membership or eligibility criteria for members.
Adjusting appointment processes or terms of office.
Expanding or clarifying the commission’s duties, including advocacy, outreach, or program development for women veterans.
Enhancing reporting requirements or collaboration with state agencies, veterans organizations, and community groups.
Modifying funding or administrative support mechanisms for the commission (e.g., staff, budgets, or resource allocation).

Who is affected

Women veterans in New Jersey who rely on services, programs, or advocacy efforts supported by the Commission on Women Veterans.

The state agencies and departments that collaborate with or support the commission (e.g., Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, Department of Health, or other relevant offices).

Potentially, organizations and partners that work with women veterans, including nonprofits and veterans’ service organizations, which may interact with the commission more frequently or under updated mandates.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Introduced and referred on 2026-06-15 to the Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee.

Sponsored (as co-sponsors) by Carol Murphy and Cleopatra Tucker, indicating support within the Assembly.

As it advances, the bill would typically proceed through committee consideration (hearings, amendments), potential floor votes in the Assembly, and then reconciliation or passage to the Senate if applicable, followed by a governor’s signature or veto.

Specific effective dates, transitional provisions, or sunset clauses would be defined in the bill’s text; those details are not included in the available summary.

Potential impact considerations

Improved governance and oversight of programs impacting women veterans.

Clarified roles and enhanced coordination with state agencies and veteran organizations.

Possible expansion of services, outreach, or funding expressions to better address needs unique to women veterans (e.g., healthcare access, employment support, caregiving, outreach to underrepresented populations).

Administrative changes could affect how the commission allocates resources and measures outcomes.

Note: For a precise understanding of the exact provisions, text, and any fiscal implications, the full bill language and fiscal notes should be consulted once available. The current summary reflects the bill’s stated objective to revise the Commission on Women Veterans and notes the procedural steps taken to date.