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NJ S73

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

James Holzapfel

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the requirement that surviving spouses or domestic partners of Police and Firemen's Retirement System (PFRS) members remain unmarried to continue receiving death benefits
  • Surviving spouses currently receive a pension equal to 50% of the deceased member's final compensation, which previously terminated upon remarriage
  • Restores pension eligibility to surviving spouses who lost benefits due to remarriage prior to this bill's enactment, effective from the date the bill takes effect going forward
  • Requires the State to reimburse local government employers for any additional pension costs resulting from these changes
  • Applies to death benefits for members who die both in active service and after retirement

Legislative Description

Eliminates remarriage prohibition for PFRS death benefits; provides retirement allowance to certain survivors of PFRS members.

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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