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NJ S1442
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Cryan
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AI Summary
- Allows Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) members currently serving as elected officials to retire and collect pension benefits while continuing to hold office and receive their full elected salary
- Retirement allowance cannot be based solely on service in the elected position—member must have other qualifying PERS service
- No pension contributions required from the member for their elected official service during this arrangement
- Applies only to elected officials serving on the bill's effective date, not future officeholders
- Restores a provision that was repealed in 2011, but with limited application to current elected officials only
Legislative Description
Permits certain retired public employees in PERS to collect pension while also collecting salary as an elected official.
State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
1/13/2026
Committee Referrals
State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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