Increases PFRS accidental disability and accidental death pension when disability or death is caused by weapon.

This bill (A 2870) increases pension benefits for New Jersey police and fire personnel who suffer accidental disability or death caused by weapons. Specifically, it raises the accidental disability pension from two-thirds to 100% of the member’s final compensation when the injury or death results from weapon-related incidents during duty. It also increases the accidental death benefit for surviving families in these cases. The change applies to members whose disability or death occurs on or after the bill’s effective date, directly affecting active and retired police/firefighters in New Jersey.