A5296

Provides law enforcement officer benefits to certain public employees enrolled in PERS; prohibits appointment by State or county of public employees after age 35 in certain positions eligible for PFRS.

Introduced·6/23/26
Introduced Text

Enrolls certain public employees in law enforcement officer benefits in PERS; prohibits hiring after age 35 in PFRS-eligible positions.

The bill provides law enforcement officer benefits to certain public employees enrolled in the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS). It requires these employees to enroll in the law enforcement officer category of PERS within 90 days of the bill's effective date, unless they sign a waiver. The Division of Pensions and Benefits will notify eligible employees within 30 days of the bill's effective date, providing instructions on how to waive participation.

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Where it stands

Current
State and Local Government Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jun 23

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee