This bill proposes a supplemental appropriation of $500,000 from the General Fund to the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) specifically for the New Jersey SOS Veterans Stakeholders Group. This group is dedicated to supporting veterans by offering various services, including financial assistance, housing support, emergency transportation, and benefits counseling, all aimed at enhancing the quality of life for veterans in the community.

In the bill, the appropriation replaces a previous allocation to the Catholic Charities, Diocese of Paterson-SOS Veterans Unmet Needs Fund, indicating a shift in focus towards the New Jersey SOS Veterans Stakeholders Group. The total Grants-in-Aid appropriation for Veterans Program Support is now set at $500,000, which will be utilized to further the mission of the SOS Veterans Stakeholders Group in engaging and assisting veterans and other service providers in the community. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.