New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced

S 4788 — Provides law enforcement officer benefits to certain public employees enrolled in PERS; prohibits appointment by State or county of public employees after age 35 in certain positions eligible for PFRS.

Last action — INT 1RS REF SSG

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed General Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced October 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

This bill addresses retirement benefits and age restrictions for certain public employees.

The bill proposes to confer law enforcement officer benefits to specific public employees in the PERS system and sets an age limit for appointment in eligible positions under PFRS. However, details about the requirements and penalties are not available.

Summary

Public employees, certain-concerns age restrictions and retirement benefits

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. INT 1RS REF SSG

Sponsors

  • Shirley K. Turner · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 119 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Turner, Shirley K.

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (119)

119 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 4788 do?
Public employees, certain-concerns age restrictions and retirement benefits
Who sponsors S 4788?
S 4788 is sponsored by Turner, Shirley K..
What is the current status of S 4788?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced October 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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