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NJ S3904
NJ S3904Raises maximum eligibility age for exempt fireman certificates and membership in New Jersey State Firemen's Association.
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Introduced
06/10/2019
06/10/2019
In Committee
06/10/2019
06/10/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Introduced Session
2018-2019 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Under current law, a firefighter is required to join the fire service between the ages of 18 and 45 in order to be eligible for an exempt fireman certificate. Exempt fireman certificates are issued to eligible firefighters who have responded to at least 60 percent of their department's fire duty calls over a seven-year period. This bill would increase, from 45 to 60, the age by which a firefighter is required to join the fire service to establish eligibility for the New Jersey State Firemen's Association and for an exempt fireman certificate.
AI Summary
This bill increases, from 45 to 60 years old, the maximum age by which a firefighter must join the fire service to be eligible for an exempt fireman certificate and membership in the New Jersey State Firemen's Association. Exempt fireman certificates are issued to eligible firefighters who have responded to at least 60% of their department's fire duty calls over a seven-year period. The bill aims to expand the pool of eligible firefighters by raising the maximum age requirement.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 06/10/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bills/BillView.asp?BillNumber=S3904 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S4000/3904_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S4000/3904_I1.PDF |
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