S 1475 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Requires temporary benefit enhancement to be granted in each of two State fiscal years when retirement allowance or benefit is below certain amount for retiree or beneficiary in PFRS; makes appropriation.

This bill provides $1,000 temporary benefit enhancements in fiscal years 2025 and 2026 for retirees and beneficiaries in New Jersey's Police and Firemen's Retirement System (PFRS) whose monthly benefits are at or below 450% of the federal poverty level (for a single-person household). The payments would be added to existing benefits or issued as separate checks, directly supporting low-income retirees and survivors. The state would fund this through a new appropriation from the General Fund, with administrative costs handled by the PFRS board.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
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