Bill
Bill > A1167
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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 provided in the Police and Firemen's Retirement System (PFRS) when the disability is caused 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. In addition, the final compensation used to determine the accidental disability 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 but before the date on which the retired member would have attained the age of 65.
AI Summary
This bill increases the accidental disability pension for members of the Police and Firemen's Retirement System (PFRS) when their permanent disability is caused by a weapon. If a PFRS member is permanently disabled due to an injury from a weapon sustained while performing their duties, their pension will increase from 66% to 100% of their final compensation, which is their average salary over a certain period. Once the retiree reaches the mandatory retirement age, their pension will then be 80% of their adjusted final compensation, meaning their final compensation will continue to be increased by the same percentage as active members' pay raises until they would have turned 65, ensuring their pension keeps pace with potential salary increases they would have received. The bill also defines "weapon" as it is defined in New Jersey law and clarifies that "adjusted final compensation" will be fixed at age 65, with 80% of that amount forming the basis for future adjustments under the Pension Adjustment Act.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A1167 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A1500/1167_I1.HTM |
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