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NJ S211

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Shirley Turner

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Reinstates automatic cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) for retirement benefits of members in New Jersey's State-administered retirement systems, including the Teachers' Pension and Annuity Fund, Public Employees' Retirement System, and Police and Firemen's Retirement System.

  • Removes language from P.L.2011, c.78 that suspended automatic COLA and made it contingent on committees activating the Pension Adjustment Act only after reaching target funded ratios.

  • Deletes provisions that gave oversight committees discretionary authority to activate COLA and set the duration and extent of adjustments based on funding levels.

  • Maintains committee authority to modify other pension parameters such as contribution rates, retirement age eligibility, disability benefits, and final compensation calculations once target funded ratios are met.

Legislative Description

Reinstates automatic COLA for retirement benefits of members of the State-administered retirement systems.

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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