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NJ S2620
Bill
Status
2/8/2024
Primary Sponsor
Shirley Turner
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AI Summary
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Creates a presumption in the Police and Firemen's Retirement System (PFRS) that a firefighter diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease developed the condition as a result of their employment duties
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Firefighters with Parkinson's Disease would qualify for accidental disability retirement benefits, which provide 2/3 of the member's actual annual compensation at the time of the accident or retirement
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The presumption applies only to firefighters who passed a physical examination upon entering public service that showed no evidence of Parkinson's Disease
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The employer or retirement system can rebut the presumption with competent evidence proving the disease was not job-related
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Establishes presumption for accidental disability retirement in PFRS that firefighter with Parkinson's Disease has disease as result of employment.
State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
2/8/2024