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NJ S1502
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Cryan
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AI Summary
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Increases accidental disability pension for Police and Firemen's Retirement System (PFRS) members injured by a weapon from 66% to 100% of final compensation until mandatory retirement age, then reduces to 80%
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Final compensation used to calculate the pension will continue increasing by the same percentage as active member salary adjustments until the retiree would have reached age 65
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Applies retroactively to members who have already retired with accidental disability benefits as well as future retirees
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Defines "weapon" according to N.J.S. 2C:39-1 for purposes of determining eligibility for enhanced benefits
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Applications for enhanced benefits must be submitted to the PFRS board of trustees following standard procedures under section 13 of P.L.1944, c.255
Legislative Description
Increases PFRS accidental disability pension when disability 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