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NJ S1535
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Carmen Amato
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AI Summary
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Creates an exception to New Jersey's pension protection laws, allowing the State or public employers to garnish retirement allowances and pension contributions from public employees convicted of stealing or misusing public funds.
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Applies to convictions under Title 2C Chapter 27 (bribery and corrupt influence), theft or misuse of public funds, and attempts or conspiracies to commit such offenses.
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Garnishment amounts may include both the restitution ordered and the cost of prosecution.
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Amends statutes governing five State-administered retirement systems: Teachers' Pension and Annuity Fund, Judicial Retirement System, Public Employees' Retirement System, Police and Firemen's Retirement System, and State Police Retirement System.
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Pre-filed for introduction in the 2026 legislative session by Senator Carmen F. Amato, Jr. (District 9, Ocean County).
Legislative Description
Allows judgment for restitution of stolen public funds to be levied against convicted employee's retirement allowance or pension contributions.
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