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NJ S1442

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Cryan

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

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  • Restores a provision that was repealed in 2011, but with limited application to current elected officials only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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