New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 2 D · 1 R cosponsors

S 3475 — Permits DVA to receive voluntary contributions for veteran suicide prevention public service announcements.

Last action — R/A REF AMV

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed General Assembly
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

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Prognosis

Advancing 48% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    2 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

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

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill allows the DVA to accept voluntary contributions for veteran suicide prevention announcements.

This legislation authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) to receive voluntary donations for public service announcements aimed at preventing veteran suicides. By enabling financial support from the public, the DVA can enhance its outreach and education efforts on this critical issue.

What this means for you
  • Families: This may lead to more resources available for families of veterans dealing with mental health issues.

Summary

Veteran suicide prevention public service announcements-DVA receive vol contrib

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

10 added · 8 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment adds a requirement for the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of the Treasury to adopt rules and regulations regarding the receipt of funds to implement the bill’s provisions. It also removes the statement about the bill permitting the Department of Veterans Affairs to accept public and private contributions specifically for veteran suicide prevention announcements. This change clarifies the administrative process for handling funds received under the bill.

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S3475 SENATE, No.
S3475 1R [First Reprint] SENATE, No.
  CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT      As introduced.
  CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT      As reported by the Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee on May 21, 2026, with amendments.
       1.    The Department of Veterans Affairs shall be permitted to accept moneys received by the department as gifts, grants, or donations from the public and private sectors for the purpose of public service announcements for the prevention of veteran suicide.       Moneys received by the department pursuant to this section shall be deposited into a special nonlapsing fund maintained by the State Treasurer.  Moneys credited to such account shall be appropriated solely to fund public service announcements for the prevention of veteran suicide.         2.    This act shall take effect immediately.      STATEMENT        This bill permits the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) to accept gifts, grants, donations from the public and private sectors for the purpose of public service announcements for the prevention of veteran suicide.
       1.    The Department of Veterans Affairs shall be permitted to accept moneys received by the department as gifts, grants, or donations from the public and private sectors for the purpose of public service announcements for the prevention of veteran suicide.       Moneys received by the department pursuant to this section shall be deposited into a special nonlapsing fund maintained by the State Treasurer.  Moneys credited to such account shall be appropriated solely to fund public service announcements for the prevention of veteran suicide.       1The Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of the Treasury shall adopt rules and regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), concerning the receipt of monies by the Department of Veterans Affairs to implement the provisions of this act, P.L.   , c.   (C.   ) (pending before the Legislature as this bill).1        2.    This act shall take effect immediately. 
Revenues received by the department will be deposited into a special nonlapsing fund maintained by the State Treasurer.
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Action History

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Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 117 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (117)

117 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Floor vote

Passed 40 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 15000
Democrat 25000
Total 40000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (40)
Member Party Vote
Beach, James Democrat Yea
Burgess, Renee C. Democrat Yea
Burzichelli, John J. Democrat Yea
Cruz-Perez, Nilsa I. Democrat Yea
Cryan, Joseph P. Democrat Yea
Diegnan Jr., Patrick J. Democrat Yea
Gopal, Vin Democrat Yea
Greenstein, Linda R. Democrat Yea
Johnson, Gordon M. Democrat Yea
Lagana, Joseph A. Democrat Yea
McKeon, John F. Democrat Yea
McKnight, Angela V. Democrat Yea
Moriarty, Paul D. Democrat Yea
Mukherji, Raj Democrat Yea
Ruiz, M. Teresa Democrat Yea
Sarlo, Paul A. Democrat Yea
Scutari, Nicholas P. Democrat Yea
Singleton, Troy Democrat Yea
Smith, Bob Democrat Yea
Stack, Brian P. Democrat Yea
Timberlake, Britnee N. Democrat Yea
Turner, Shirley K. Democrat Yea
Vitale, Joseph F. Democrat Yea
Wimberly, Benjie E. Democrat Yea
Zwicker, Andrew Democrat Yea
Amato Jr., Carmen F. Republican Yea
Bramnick, Jon M. Republican Yea
Bucco, Anthony M. Republican Yea
Corrado, Kristin M. Republican Yea
Henry, Owen Republican Yea
Holzapfel, James W. Republican Yea
O'Scanlon Jr., Declan J. Republican Yea
Pennacchio, Joseph Republican Yea
Polistina, Vincent J. Republican Yea
Schepisi, Holly T. Republican Yea
Singer, Robert W. Republican Yea
Space, Parker Republican Yea
Steinhardt, Douglas J. Republican Yea
Testa Jr., Michael L. Republican Yea
Tiver, Latham Republican Yea

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Subjects

public-safety veterans
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Frequently asked questions

What does S 3475 do?
Veteran suicide prevention public service announcements-DVA receive vol contrib
Who sponsors S 3475?
S 3475 is sponsored by Amato Jr., Carmen F. (Republican), Mukherji, Raj (Democrat), and Beach, James (Democrat).
What is the current status of S 3475?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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