New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 3 D · 1 R cosponsors

A 2355 — Requires issuance of one free copy of birth certificate to military veteran.

Last action — REP 2RA

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed General Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 52% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    2 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

Requires providing one free birth certificate copy to military veterans.

This bill mandates that military veterans receive one free copy of their birth certificate. It aims to ease access to important identification for veterans.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means that veterans will have easier access to necessary identification for employment and benefits.

Summary

Birth certificate to military veteran-requires issuance of 1 free copy

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html January 05, 2026

Action History

  1. REP 2RA

  2. REP REF AAP

  3. INT 1RA REF AMV

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 115 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (115)

115 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Committee vote — AAP

Passed 14 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 10001
Republican 4000
Total 14001
% of votes cast 93%0%0%7%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Bailey Jr., David Democrat Yea
Carter, Linda S. Democrat Yea
Kane, Melinda Democrat Yea
McCoy, Tennille R. Democrat Not Voting
Morales, Carmen Theresa Democrat Yea
Pintor Marin, Eliana Democrat Yea
Reynolds-Jackson, Verlina Democrat Yea
Schaer, Gary S. Democrat Yea
Singh, Balvir Democrat Yea
Stewart, Kenyatta Democrat Yea
Swain, Lisa Democrat Yea
Auth, Robert Republican Yea
McClellan, Antwan L. Republican Yea
Myhre, Gregory E. Republican Yea
Webber, Jay Republican Yea

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Subjects

civil-rights veterans
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Frequently asked questions

What does A 2355 do?
Birth certificate to military veteran-requires issuance of 1 free copy
Who sponsors A 2355?
A 2355 is sponsored by Reynolds-Jackson, Verlina, Moen Jr., William F. (Democrat), Danielsen, Joe (Democrat), Webber, Jay (Republican), and Kane, Melinda (Democrat).
What is the current status of A 2355?
This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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