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NJ A1028
NJ A1028Provides PFRS member in federal or State military service who is injured or killed with disability or death benefits.
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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 provides that a member of the Police and Firemen's Retirement System (PFRS) on official leave of absence with or without pay due to federal or State active duty or active duty for training in the reserve component of the Armed Forces of the United States, when the federal active duty has been ordered by the President of the United States, or in the organized militia of this State, when the State active duty has been ordered by the Governor, will be considered to be an active PFRS member. Active member status ensures that police officers and firefighters called to active duty or active duty for training in the military service who are killed or injured remain eligible for PFRS death or disability benefits.
AI Summary
This bill ensures that members of the Police and Firemen's Retirement System (PFRS) who are on official leave for federal or State military service, including active duty or training, will continue to be considered active members of the PFRS. This means that if these police officers and firefighters are injured or killed while serving in the military, they and their beneficiaries will remain eligible for the PFRS disability or death benefits they would normally receive as active members. The bill specifically defines "active duty" and "active duty for training" in the context of military service ordered by the President of the United States or the Governor of New Jersey, and clarifies that this provision applies to members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces and the organized militia of the State.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs 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/A1028 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A1500/1028_I1.HTM |
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