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NJ S1601
NJ S1601Allows certain members of PFRS to serve until age 70 upon approval by municipal governing body.
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Introduced
02/14/2022
02/14/2022
In Committee
02/14/2022
02/14/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Under current law, a member of the Police and Firemen's Retirement System of New Jersey (PFRS) must retire upon reaching 65 years of age. This bill would allow a member holding an administrative position to stay until age 70 if the governing body of the municipality retains the member in service and if such a decision is communicated in writing to the PFRS board of trustees before the member turns 65. For a primarily administrative position, the physical rigors of the job are less than for other police positions, and longevity in the position is an asset, not a liability. Therefore, it is appropriate to give the governing body of the municipality the discretion to allow an effective employee to continue in service beyond the current mandatory retirement age.
AI Summary
This bill allows certain members of the Police and Firemen's Retirement System of New Jersey (PFRS) to serve until age 70 upon approval by the municipal governing body. Under current law, PFRS members must retire at age 65, but this bill provides an exception for members in administrative positions. The governing body of the municipality can retain these members in service beyond the mandatory retirement age if they determine that the employee's longevity in the position is an asset, and they must communicate this decision in writing to the PFRS board of trustees before the member turns 65.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 02/14/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S1601 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S2000/1601_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S2000/1601_I1.PDF |
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