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NJ S2585
NJ S2585Provides service credit for PERS member for former membership in transit retirement program.
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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
Under this bill, a member of the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) who was a member, on or before July 30, 2006, of the Transit Employees' Retirement Program (TERP) of the New Jersey Transit Corporation would be credited with one year of service, or part thereof, in the PERS for each 3.5 years, or part thereof, of service credit in the TERP if the member and employer contributions are transferred from that program into the retirement system for those years of credited service.
AI Summary
This bill allows members of the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) who were also members of the Transit Employees' Retirement Program (TERP) of the New Jersey Transit Corporation on or before July 30, 2006, to receive service credit in PERS. Specifically, for every 3.5 years of service credit a member has in TERP, they will receive one year of service credit in PERS, provided that all member and employer contributions are transferred from TERP to PERS for those years. This transfer of funds is crucial for the service credit to be granted, and the bill outlines conditions under which credit will not be awarded, such as if the member has already withdrawn their TERP contributions or if the full transfer of funds is not possible. The intent is to recognize prior service in a related public transit retirement program for PERS members, ensuring that their contributions and service are accounted for in their overall retirement benefits, without requiring additional contributions from the member or employer once the transfer is complete.
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/S2585 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S3000/2585_I1.HTM |
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