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NJ S1470
NJ S1470Increases PFRS accidental disability and accidental death pension when disability or death is caused by weapon.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill increases the accidental disability pension and the accidental death pension provided in the Police and Firemen's Retirement System (PFRS) when the disability or death is caused on or after the effective date of this bill by a weapon. If a PFRS member is injured in the line of duty by a weapon and permanently disabled, the pension for the retiree will increase from 66 percent of final compensation to 100 percent of final compensation. When the retiree attains mandatory retirement age, the pension thereafter will be 80 percent of the final compensation. If a PFRS member dies in the line of duty and the death is caused by a weapon, the pension for the surviving spouse or surviving children will increase from 70 percent of final compensation to 75 percent of final compensation. In addition, the final compensation used to determine the disability pension or the death pension will continue to increase until the member would have attained the age of 65 under the assumption of continuous service. The final compensation will increase by the same percentage increase which is applied in any adjustments of the compensation schedule of active members after the member's retirement or death but before the date on which the retired or deceased member would have attained the age of 65.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Police and Firemen's Retirement System (PFRS) to increase pension benefits for members who become permanently disabled or die in the line of duty due to injuries caused by a weapon. Specifically, if a PFRS member is permanently disabled by a weapon, their accidental disability pension will increase from 66% to 100% of their final compensation, and upon reaching mandatory retirement age, it will be 80% of their adjusted final compensation, which accounts for future salary increases. If a PFRS member dies due to a weapon, the pension for their surviving spouse or children will increase from 70% to 75% of their final compensation, also with adjustments for future salary increases. The bill defines "weapon" by referencing existing New Jersey law and clarifies "adjusted final compensation" as the member's final compensation plus any percentage increases applied to active members' pay schedules until the member would have turned 65.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S1470 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1500/1470_I1.HTM |
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