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NJ S2602

NJ S2602
Provides PFRS member in federal or State military service who is injured or killed with disability or death benefits.


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Introduced
09/29/2016
In Committee
09/29/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2018

Introduced Session

2016-2017 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 provides that a member of the Police and Firemen's Retirement System (PFRS) who is on official leave of absence with or without pay due to federal or state active duty or active duty for training in the military reserve or organized militia will be considered an active PFRS member. This ensures that police officers and firefighters called to such military service who are killed or injured remain eligible for PFRS death or disability benefits, even if they are not currently working in their regular law enforcement or firefighting roles.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 09/29/2016)

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