New Jersey Military Legislation & Policies

Latest Status

Military Spouse Hiring Preference (Hiring Preference - Private Sector, Hiring Preference - Public Sector): New Jersey Bill Introduced

Demographic Data

State residents include:

11,349 active-duty service members
3,886 active-duty spouses
6,705 active-duty children
20,488 National Guard and reserve members
7,405 National Guard and reserve spouses
11,488 National Guard and reserve children

Data source: DMDC, Aug. 31, 2024.

Christopher Arnold

Mid-Atlantic Regional Liaison

Mid-Atlantic Region

DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA, VA, WV

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Mr. Arnold became Mid-Atlantic liaison in 2020. Prior to joining the DSLO, he spent eight years as a top-level staffer in both houses of the New York legislature, four years as director of public affairs in New York's third-largest city and three years managing several units of county government. Mr. Arnold is a former journalist and U.S. Army combat veteran.

State-Specific Progress on State Policy Priorities and Sub-Priorities

See the latest status on legislation and policies being advanced in this state on state policy priorities important to military families. Find quick access to this state’s regional liaison, along with demographic data for the military community in this state.

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Access to Quality Child Care

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Occupational Licensure Interstate Compacts4/17 Sub-priorities passed

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Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Compact

Audiology/Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact

04/02/2024A4115

01/11/2024S682

Cosmetology Licensure Compact

11/01/2024A4630

11/01/2024S3766

Dental and Dental Hygienist Compact

01/11/2024A1896

01/11/2024S702

Dietitian Licensure Compact

Emergency Medical Services Licensure Compact

03/06/2024A3647

03/06/2024S2668

Interstate Massage Therapy Compact

Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact

01/11/2024A 1573

Licensed Professional Counseling Compact

01/07/2024A5311

10/23/2023A5311

01/16/2024

Licensed Professional Counseling Compact Final Legislation

With the assistance of the New Jersey Counseling Association, the Garden State became the 32nd member state to enact the Licensed Professional Counselor's Compact. The compact provides seamless reciprocity for all practitioners of the occupation.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Nurse Licensure Compact

02/21/2019SB954

05/23/2019SB954

07/19/2019

Nurse Licensure Compact Final Legislation

The State of New Jersey enacts and enters into the Nurse Licensure Compact with all other jurisdictions that legally join in the compact.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact

Physical Therapy Licensure Compact

01/08/2018HB-4386

01/08/2018SB-2511

01/16/2018

Physical Therapy Licensure Compact Final Legislation

The State of New Jersey enacts and enters into the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact with other Jurisdictions.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Physician Associates Compact

05/13/2024A4328

11/01/2024S3560

Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact

05/20/2021A4205

06/04/2021S2506

09/24/2021

Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Final Legislation

New Jersey joined PsyPACT in September 2021 following passage of legislation (P.L. 2021, c.229) sponsored by Assemblymembers Louis Greenwald, Pamela Lampitt, and Herb Conaway Jr., and Senator Vin Gopal.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Social Work Licensure Compact

04/18/2024A2813

03/06/2024S2688

Interstate Compact for School Psychologists

05/13/2024A4344

Respiratory Care Interstate Compact

Military Spouse Employment and Economic Opportunities

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05/22/2020

Military Spouse Employment and Economic Opportunities Final Legislation

Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs launched a program aimed at providing smooth transitions for military families and veterans relocating to New Jersey which helps military spouses who hold professional licenses in other States become licensed in New Jersey, so they can quickly find work in their chosen professions when relocating. The program also assists veterans obtain licensure for post-military careers in New Jersey. DCA personnel are trained to assist applicants with guidance on how to qualify for licensure and help them identify and submit documentation of their qualifications.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Concurrent Juvenile Jurisdiction

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01/11/2024A3173

03/06/2024S2750

State Support for Military Families With Special Education Needs2/2 Sub-priorities passed

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Minimize Delays

01/13/2008

Minimize Delays Final Legislation

New Jersey is the best practice model for timeliness, requiring the immediate provision of comparable services upon a student’s transfer from another school system. New Jersey is also the best practice model for reducing burdens, where the school district shall have the burden of proof and the burden of production.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Reduce Burdens

01/13/2008

Reduce Burdens Final Legislation

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Open Enrollment Flexibility

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11/01/2024A4819

11/01/2024S3631

Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting

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01/11/2024A3173

03/06/2024S2750

State Response to Military Interpersonal Violence0/3 Sub-priorities passed

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Recognize MPOs

01/11/2024A3173

03/06/2024S2750

Increase Peace Officer Responsibilities

01/11/2024A3173

03/06/2024S2750

Allow Virtual Appearance or Provide Victim Travel Funds

01/11/2024A3173

03/06/2024S2750

Military Community Representation on State Boards and Councils0/4 Sub-priorities passed

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Military Affairs

01/11/2024S373

Nutrition and Food Security

Economic and Workforce Development

Early Childhood Education and Childcare

Remote Driver's License and Vehicle Registration Renewal2/2 Sub-priorities passed

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Driver's License

09/30/2024

Driver's License Final Legislation

New Jersey allows all residents to renew their driver's license online.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Vehicle Registration

09/30/2024

Vehicle Registration Final Legislation

New Jersey offers same day, online vehicle registration for all residents.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Defining Armed Forces in State Policy

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State Policy Priorities 2025

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