New Jersey S1202 increases accidental death benefits for certain PERS members and retirants and their beneficiaries, and redefines "child.

New Jersey S1202 increases the accidental death benefit for the surviving spouse or children of certain PERS members and retirants to 70 percent of the member's compensation. It also provides accidental death benefits to beneficiaries of certain PERS and PFRS members and retirants. The bill redefines "child" to include those under 18, those 18 or older and enrolled in secondary school, and those under 24 and enrolled in higher education.

New Jersey S1202 increases accidental death benefits for certain PERS members and retirants and their beneficiaries, and redefines "child.

New Jersey S1202 increases the accidental death benefit for the surviving spouse or children of certain PERS members and retirants to 70 percent of the member's compensation. It also provides accidental death benefits to beneficiaries of certain PERS and PFRS members and retirants. The bill redefines "child" to include those under 18, those 18 or older and enrolled in secondary school, and those under 24 and enrolled in higher education.