This bill mandates the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) to create a mobile application aimed at providing veterans and their families with essential information regarding available resources. The application will serve as a comprehensive guide, offering details on veterans' legal rights, medical and insurance issues, education, housing, and the transition from active service to civilian life. The information provided through the mobile app is intended to mirror the resources currently available on the DMVA's website, specifically the "Resource Guide for New Jersey's Military, Veterans and Families" and the "New Jersey Veterans Benefits Guide."
The bill introduces new legal language that requires the DMVA to include this mobile application as part of its services, specifically noted as (ff) Provide current information to veterans and their families on State and federal veterans programs and benefits via a mobile application that includes, but is not limited to, information regarding veterans legal rights, benefits, medical and insurance issues, education, housing, the transition from active to civilian life, and other support assistance and resources available to veterans and their families.. This initiative aims to enhance accessibility and user experience for veterans seeking assistance, as mobile applications typically offer faster loading times and a more user-friendly interface compared to traditional websites. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.