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NJ S1470
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Cryan
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AI Summary
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Increases Police and Firemen's Retirement System (PFRS) accidental disability pension from 66% to 100% of final compensation when the disability is caused by a weapon, reducing to 80% when the retiree reaches mandatory retirement age.
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Increases PFRS accidental death pension from 70% to 75% of final compensation for surviving spouses or children when the member's death is caused by a weapon.
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Final compensation used to calculate both disability and death pensions will continue to increase until the member would have reached age 65, matching percentage increases applied to active members' compensation schedules.
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"Weapon" is defined according to N.J.S. 2C:39-1, and the enhanced benefits apply only to disabilities or deaths caused by weapons on or after the bill's effective date.
Legislative Description
Increases PFRS accidental disability and accidental death pension when disability or death is caused by weapon.
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