N.J.S.A. 11A:5-11 Veterans not to be discriminated against because of physical disability.
A veteran with any physical disability caused by wounds or injuries received in the line of duty in the military or naval forces of the United States … Amended 2 times since 1986.
In plain language
A physical disability from wounds or injuries received in the line of duty during qualifying war service cannot be held against a veteran in an examination, a classification or an appointment. One exception, and the Commission judges it: where the disability would in the Commission's opinion incapacitate the veteran from properly performing the duties of the position applied for. The test is about the duties of the specific job, not about the disability in the abstract.
Written by the NJ Civil Service Navigator editorial team from the text of this section. The statute itself is below, unabridged.
Current through the close of the 221st Legislature (L. 2025, c. 346). What that means
Enacted by L. 1986, c. 112, effective September 25, 1986. Last amended by L. 2017, c. 131, effective July 21, 2017, the most recent of 2 amendments.
A New Jersey statute changes only when the Legislature amends it, so a section untouched since its last amendment is settled rather than out of date.
Reviewed as of July 28, 2026. Official text: njleg.state.nj.us.
A veteran with any physical disability caused by wounds or injuries received in the line of duty in the military or naval forces of the United States during war service set forth in N.J.S.11A:5-1 shall not be discriminated against in an examination, classification or appointment because of the disability, unless this disability, in the opinion of the Civil Service Commission, would incapacitate the veteran from properly performing the duties of the office, position or employment for which applied.
Legislative history
Session laws, newest first
- L. 2017, c. 131, section 9Amended
effective July 21, 2017 - L. 2008, c. 29, section 46Amended
effective June 30, 2008 - L. 1986, c. 112Enacted
effective September 25, 1986
Effective-date provisions
Quoted from the session laws themselves.
- Section 120 of L. 2008, c. 29 provides: “This act shall take effect immediately and any actions necessary to implement this act may be taken any time thereafter. General implementation shall be completed no later than 12 months following enactment.” Chapter 29, L. 2008, was approved on June 30, 2008.
Sections this one refers to
- N.J.S.A. 11A:5-1 Definitions