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NJ S3812
NJ S3812Removes certain limitations on receipt of retirement or death benefits under PFRS under certain circumstances.
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Introduced
10/21/2024
10/21/2024
In Committee
03/17/2025
03/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Removes certain limitations on receipt of retirement or death benefits under PFRS under certain circumstances.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the rules for retirement and death benefits for members of the Police and Firemen's Retirement System of New Jersey (PFRS). Currently, the Board of Trustees could hold benefits in abeyance (temporarily suspend) due to ongoing civil litigation. The bill now prevents the board from holding benefits in abeyance for most civil litigation, with a key exception: the board can still withhold benefits if the member is challenging a final board determination to deny or adjust their benefits. The bill maintains the board's existing authority to hold benefits in abeyance when a member faces criminal charges or is dismissed from public employment due to administrative charges. Additionally, the bill explicitly states that the board retains the power to adjust retirement or death benefits based on the final outcome of any legal proceedings involving the member. The legislation takes effect immediately, providing a more defined framework for handling retirement benefits during legal disputes.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs
Sponsors (17)
Jim Beach (D)*,
Tony Bucco (R)*,
Carmen Amato (R),
Jon Bramnick (R),
Nilsa Cruz-Perez (D),
Patrick Diegnan (D),
Linda Greenstein (D),
Owen Henry (R),
John McKeon (D),
Paul Moriarty (D),
Vince Polistina (R),
Paul Sarlo (D),
Holly Schepisi (R),
Troy Singleton (D),
Parker Space (R),
Douglas Steinhardt (R),
Latham Tiver (R),
Last Action
Substituted by A5049 (2R) (on 06/30/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S3812 |
| Fiscal Note - Fiscal Estimate 7/2/25; 1R | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S4000/3812_E2.PDF |
| Analysis - Statement Senate 6/2/25 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S4000/3812_S3.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S4000/3812_R1.HTM |
| Analysis - Statement SBA 3/17/25 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S4000/3812_S2.PDF |
| Fiscal Note - Fiscal Estimate 1/14/25; as introduced | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S4000/3812_E1.PDF |
| Analysis - Statement SSG 12/19/24 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S4000/3812_S1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S4000/3812_I1.HTM |
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