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NJ S74
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
James Holzapfel
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AI Summary
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Expands eligibility for accidental disability retirement benefits to any member of the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) who participated in 9/11 World Trade Center rescue, recovery, or cleanup operations between September 11-October 11, 2001
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Current law limits PERS eligibility to those who couldn't meet Police and Firemen's Retirement System requirements and emergency medical technicians; this bill removes those restrictions
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Members who participated for at least 8 hours qualify for a presumption that disabilities from qualifying conditions occurred during duty performance
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Qualifying conditions include respiratory diseases, gastroesophageal conditions, psychological disorders (including PTSD), skin diseases, cancer, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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Retirees who previously took service or ordinary disability retirement may apply to have benefits recalculated as accidental disability retirement if they develop qualifying conditions; eligible members must file sworn statements within two years of enactment
Legislative Description
Permits any member of PERS to receive accidental disability retirement allowance for disability resulting from participation in 9/11 World Trade Center rescue, recovery, or cleanup operations.
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