New JerseyPermanent, full-time campus police in PERS who do not meet police pension age or medical rules would qualify for higher benefits
New Jersey would let permanent, full-time campus police in its public worker pension plan qualify for higher benefits if age or medical rules keep them out of the police and firefighters’ plan.
What it does
Permanent, full-time campus police in the public worker pension plan who do not meet police pension age or medical rules would qualify for higher benefits. They could choose standard benefits instead, but mandatory retirement rules would still apply.
Argument forPermanent, full-time campus officers in PERS who cannot meet police pension age or medical rules could receive higher retirement payments.
Argument againstHigher benefits for permanent, full-time campus officers in PERS who do not meet police pension age or medical rules could increase the plan’s future payments.
More detail
New Jersey would add qualifying campus police officers to the higher-benefit group in its public worker pension plan. This covers permanent, full-time campus police officers appointed under state law who are in the public worker plan because they cannot meet the police and firefighters’ plan’s age or medical requirements. Eligible officers would join the group unless they decline. Officers who decline would receive standard benefits but still face mandatory retirement rules for their positions. If enacted, this change would take effect immediately.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 1Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation CommitteeIntroduced
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