A 1216 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Expands scope of review of Pension and Health Benefits Review Commission.

This bill expands the Pension and Health Benefits Review Commission's authority to review all legislation affecting public employees' pensions and health benefits. It requires the Commission to analyze every bill or resolution modifying pension plans (including defined benefit, defined contribution, or deferred compensation plans), health care benefits, or related financing procedures. The Commission must provide written comments within 45 days of a bill's introduction, and legislative committees cannot vote on such bills until this review is complete (unless deemed urgent). This directly affects state and local government employees whose retirement and health benefits are covered by these bills. The change ensures all relevant legislation - previously excluded from review - receives formal analysis before committee action.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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