Expands provisions of P.L.2022, c.9 under certain circumstances.

This bill expands an existing provision (P.L.2022, c.9) that allows police and fire chiefs in New Jersey to delay mandatory retirement from age 65 to 67. It specifically adds deputy police chiefs who were promoted to police chief within 12 months of April 12, 2022 (the effective date of P.L.2022, c.9), provided they turn 65 during the 60-month period ending in 2027. To remain in their role past 65, chiefs must have written approval from their appointing authority. The bill requires the retirement system’s Board of Trustees to report on how many chiefs were retained, their extended service duration, and impacts on the system. (Note: This bill was withdrawn as it was incorporated into P.L.2025, c.334.)