The bill establishes a Women Veterans Coordinator within the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), who will be appointed by the Adjutant General. This coordinator must be a veteran and will focus on assisting women veterans who have been discharged or released under honorable conditions from the U.S. Armed Forces or its Reserve components, including the New Jersey National Guard. The coordinator's responsibilities include addressing issues related to employment, education, counseling, housing, social and medical services, and other concerns specific to women veterans. Additionally, the coordinator will identify and coordinate statewide programs and services, develop informational materials about veterans' benefits, and make recommendations to ensure compliance with policies affecting women veterans.
The coordinator is also required to hold quarterly meetings with women veterans and provide annual recommendations to the Legislature and Governor regarding existing or proposed programs and legislation aimed at enhancing support for women veterans. The bill mandates the Adjutant General to create rules and regulations to implement these provisions effectively. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.