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A 939NEW JERSEYSession 222State Billin committee

New Jersey creates grant program to develop homeless veterans shelters in Atlantic, Cape May, and Cumberland counties

Original title: Establishes grant program for homeless veterans shelters.

Last action · January 13, 2026: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs CommitteeSponsors: Carol Murphy and 2 others

Companion · S 1108same policy, Senate version
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What This Bill Would Do

New Jersey establishes a grant program in the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs to provide funding to the three southernmost counties for identifying and providing property to develop homeless veterans shelters.

Why it matters

Atlantic, Cape May, and Cumberland counties may apply for state grants to secure and provide land for new veterans shelter facilities, addressing geographic isolation from existing resources.

Background
  • Title 38A of the New Jersey Statutes governs the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs and related military and veterans laws in the state. context

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

homeless veterans

Homeless veterans in southern New Jersey gain access to newly developed local shelter facilities and resources.

Directly affected

Atlantic, Cape May, and Cumberland counties

Eligible county governments may apply for state grants and provide property to the State for shelter development.

Directly affected

Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs

The department administers the grant program, awards grants, and develops application criteria and regulations.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which counties are eligible to receive grants under this program?
Only the three southernmost counties in New Jersey are eligible: Atlantic County, Cape May County, and Cumberland County.
What must counties include in their grant applications?
Applications must include a description of the proposed location of a homeless veterans shelter and the specific property to be provided by the county to the State for development.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

1 action
  1. Jan 13, 2026HouseIntroduced
    Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee

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Sponsors

Carol MurphyAssemblyDemocraticPrimary sponsor
Al BarlasAssemblyRepublicanPrimary sponsor
Verlina Reynolds-JacksonAssemblyDemocraticPrimary sponsor

Connected Entities

Cumberland, Atlantic, Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs and 1 more
locationCumberland“One of the three southern-most counties eligible for the grant program.”Map →
locationAtlantic“One of the three southern-most counties eligible for the grant program.”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of Military and Veterans' Affairs“Administers the grant program and adopts rules and regulations.”Map →
locationCape May“One of the three southern-most counties eligible for the grant program.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

njleg.state.nj.us

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