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NJ S305

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Nilsa Cruz-Perez

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) retirees may return to elective public office with their former employer without canceling their retirement benefits or re-enrolling in the system

  • Three conditions must be met: return must occur after retirement allowance is payable, the retiree must have reached service retirement age at time of retirement, and compensation for the elective office must be less than $12,000 per year

  • Applies to positions filled either by appointment to a vacancy or through election

  • Excludes retirees who retired due to disability from this provision

  • Implementation is contingent on maintaining the retirement system's qualified status under federal tax law

Legislative Description

Permits PERS retiree to return to elective public office after retirement under certain circumstances.

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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