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NJ A5985
NJ A5985Grants law enforcement officer benefits to certain campus police officers enrolled in PERS.
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Introduced
11/17/2025
11/17/2025
In Committee
11/17/2025
11/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill grants law enforcement officer benefits to certain campus police officers enrolled in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Current law designates the law enforcement officer (LEO) part as a special category within PERS. Members of the LEO category are eligible for enhanced retirement benefits that are not available to other members of PERS. This bill expands eligibility for membership in the LEO category to include campus police officers who do not meet the age or medical requirements to enroll in the Police and Firemen's Retirement System (PFRS) and therefore are currently enrolled in PERS. By law, any member who becomes eligible for enrollment in the LEO category of PERS will be enrolled in that part of the system, unless the member waives that right. A LEO-eligible individual who waives the right to participate in the LEO category will be enrolled in the regular part of the retirement system and receive the standard benefits, but remain subject to the mandatory retirement provisions that apply to any person employed in a LEO-eligible position.
AI Summary
This bill expands the definition of "law enforcement officer" (LEO) in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) to include campus police officers who cannot enroll in the Police and Firemen's Retirement System (PFRS) due to age or medical restrictions. Currently, the LEO category includes various state law enforcement roles such as motor vehicle officers, state police, conservation officers, county detectives, and sheriff's officers. The bill specifically adds campus police officers appointed under existing state law who do not qualify for PFRS to be eligible for LEO benefits within PERS. By making this change, these campus police officers will now have access to enhanced retirement benefits typically reserved for law enforcement personnel, ensuring they receive comparable retirement protections despite not meeting the standard PFRS enrollment requirements. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee (on 11/17/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A5985 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A6000/5985_I1.HTM |
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