S.1202

Increases accidental death benefit for surviving spouse or surviving children of certain PERS members and retirants; provides accidental death benefit to beneficiary of certain PERS and PFRS members and retirants; redefines child.

Introduced·1/9/24
Introduced Text

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.

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Where it stands

Current
State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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History

Jan 9, 2024

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee