A 4364 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Establishes EMS part of PERS; provides enhanced benefits for emergency medical services employees.

This bill creates a new "EMS Part" within New Jersey's Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), specifically for emergency medical services employees. It establishes enhanced retirement benefits including a pension equal to 50% of final compensation for employees with 20 or more years of service, plus additional benefits for those with 20-25 years of service. Eligible positions include emergency medical technicians, paramedics, emergency medical services supervisors, and other certified health professionals providing emergency medical services. The State will cover increased pension costs for counties and municipalities resulting from this new retirement system component.
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May 2024
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Introduced May 13, 2024 Last action May 13, 2024
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May 13, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
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