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NJ S249

NJ S249
Raises maximum eligibility age for exempt fireman certificates and membership in New Jersey State Firemen's Association.


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Introduced
01/12/2016
In Committee
01/12/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2018

Introduced Session

2016-2017 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Under current law, a firefighter is required to join the fire service between the ages of 18 and 45 in order to be eligible for an exempt fireman certificate. Exempt fireman certificates are issued to eligible firefighters who have responded to at least 60 percent of their department's fire duty calls over a seven-year period. This bill would increase, from 45 to 60, the age by which a firefighter is required to join the fire service to establish eligibility for the New Jersey State Firemen's Association and for an exempt fireman certificate.

AI Summary

This bill increases the maximum eligibility age for exempt fireman certificates and membership in the New Jersey State Firemen's Association from 45 to 60 years old. Under the current law, firefighters must join the fire service between the ages of 18 and 45 to be eligible for an exempt fireman certificate, which is issued to those who have responded to at least 60% of their department's fire duty calls over a seven-year period. This bill extends the age range to allow firefighters to join the service between 18 and 60 years old and still be eligible for the certificate and association membership.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 01/12/2016)

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