New Jersey S4418: Commission on Women Veterans-revise

What the bill says

An Act concerning the Commission on Women Veterans, amending and supplementing N.J.S.38A:21-25, and repealing P.L.2007, c.319.

From the amended text, October 15, 2026:

An Act concerning the Commission on Women Veterans, amending and supplementing N.J.S.38A:21-25, and repealing P.L.2007, c.319. Be It Enacted by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey: 1. N.J.S.38A:21-25 is amended to read as follows: 38A:21-25. a. There is created in the Department of Veterans Affairs the Commission on Women Veterans. The commission shall work in collaboration with other State agencies and appropriate groups to study and review the needs, priorities, programs, and policies relating to women veterans, including, but not limited to, housing, health care, job training, and outreach. The commission shall ensure that all service providers and citizens are aware of the needs and services available to women veterans and make recommendations for community education and training programs. The commission shall provide outreach in conjunction with the Department of Veterans Affairs and other organizations to educate [ADDED: , support,] and [recruit] [ADDED: engage] prospective veterans. b. The commission shall consist of 15 members who are New Jersey residents. The Governor [ADDED: , pursuant to section 2 of P.L. , c. (C. ) (pending before the Legislature as this bill),] shall appoint 12 [ADDED: public] members and, of the 12 appointed, nine shall be women [ADDED: veterans. All public members shall be actively engaged in the women veteran community through their involvement in activities including, …

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Sponsors

• James Beach (D, 6) · primary sponsor
• Nilsa I. Cruz-Perez (D, 5) · primary sponsor
• Carmen F. Amato, Jr. (R, 9)

Latest actions

1. October 15, 2026: REF SBA
2. October 15, 2026: REP/SCA 2RS
3. June 8, 2026: INT 1RS REF SMV

Votes

• Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee: Reported with committee amendments (Sca) (October 15, 2026): 5 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is S4418?

S4418 is a bill in the New Jersey Legislature (2026-2027 Regular Session): Commission on Women Veterans-revise.

What does S4418 do?

In its own words: An Act concerning the Commission on Women Veterans, amending and supplementing N.J.S.38A:21-25, and repealing P.L.2007, c.319.

What is the status of S4418?

In committee as of October 15, 2026. Latest action: REF SBA (October 15, 2026).

Who sponsored S4418?

James Beach (D, 6), with 2 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for S4418?

On the New Jersey Legislature website: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S4418