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NJ S408
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Brian Stack
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AI Summary
- Allows Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) members to apply for accidental disability benefits based on injuries sustained while working temporarily at State psychiatric institutions or correctional facilities before becoming PERS-eligible
- Covers employees including doctors, nurses, healthcare workers, social workers, and correction officers who care for or guard incarcerated individuals at these facilities
- Treats traumatic events occurring during temporary employment as if they occurred during PERS membership, provided the employee becomes a member without interruption in employment
- Requires the Civil Service Commission to implement a personnel orientation program informing new State psychiatric institution and correctional facility employees about injury risks during their duties
- Applies retroactively to January 1, 2003
Legislative Description
Permits application for PERS accidental disability benefit for injury sustained after January 2003 while employed at State psychiatric institution or correctional facility immediately prior to PERS membership.
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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