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NJ S1474
NJ S1474Establishes EMS part of PERS; provides enhanced benefits for emergency medical service employees.
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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 creates an EMS Part in the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) to provide enhanced pension benefits under terms identical to those provided to prosecutors under the Prosecutors Part of the PERS, including mandatory retirement at age 70. The members of the EMS Part will include State, county, or municipal employees serving in one of the following positions: emergency medical technician; mobile intensive care paramedic; paramedic; flight paramedic; mobile intensive care nurse; flight nurse; emergency medical services supervisor or deputy supervisor; emergency medical services chief or deputy chief; emergency medical services hazardous materials responder technician; emergency medical services coordinator, dispatcher, or instructor; or any position the primary or essential duties of which require the employee to be trained in basic or advanced life support services and who is certified or licensed by the Department of Health to perform these services. The State will be liable for the increased pension costs payable by counties or municipalities as a result this bill.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a new "EMS Part" within the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), a state-run pension plan for government workers, to provide enhanced retirement benefits for emergency medical service employees, including EMTs, paramedics, and related supervisors and dispatchers. These enhanced benefits will mirror those offered to prosecutors, including a mandatory retirement age of 70, though exceptions for continued service can be made. The bill specifies that membership in this new EMS Part will be a condition of employment for these individuals, and any existing PERS service credit will transfer without additional cost. The state will cover any increased pension costs incurred by counties or municipalities due to this new provision.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S1474 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1500/1474_I1.HTM |
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