New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced

A 5629 — Provides same death benefits to SPRS members who die by suicide as those who die in performance of duty.

Last action

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

This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

Low chance

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In plain language

This bill offers equal death benefits for SPRS members who die by suicide and those who die in duty.

The bill aims to provide the same death benefits to SPRS members who die by suicide as those who die while performing their duties. The full text of the bill is not available for further details.

Summary

SPRS-provide same death benefits to members who die by suicide

Bill Text

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Sponsors

  • Heather Simmons · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

  • Simmons, Heather

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (119)

119 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does A 5629 do?
SPRS-provide same death benefits to members who die by suicide
Who sponsors A 5629?
A 5629 is sponsored by Simmons, Heather.
What is the current status of A 5629?
This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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