This bill establishes a permanent study commission within the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs to examine and clarify the various statutory definitions of "veteran," "disabled veteran," and "service-disabled veteran." The commission will consist of five members: one appointed by the Governor (who must be an employee of the Department), one by the President of the Senate, one by the Senate Minority Leader, one by the Speaker of the General Assembly, and one by the General Assembly Minority Leader. The commission is tasked with analyzing the existing definitions, identifying restrictive statutes, and recommending changes to create more uniform and less restrictive definitions.

The study commission will compile and analyze the definitions, consult with the military community for input, and prepare an annual report detailing its findings and recommendations. The first report is due within 12 months of the commission's organization, with subsequent reports issued annually. The commission members will serve without compensation but can be reimbursed for necessary expenses. This initiative aims to enhance the understanding and accessibility of benefits for veterans in New Jersey by addressing the confusion caused by the multitude of definitions currently in use.