S.516

Extends pension eligibility for survivors of certain emergency services volunteers who contracted COVID-19 during 2020 public health emergency declared by Governor.

Introduced·1/9/24
Introduced Text

Extends pension eligibility for survivors of emergency services volunteers who contracted COVID-19 during 2020 public health emergency.

This bill extends pension eligibility to the widow, children, or parent of any volunteer firefighter, first aid worker, rescue squad worker, or emergency medical technician who contracted COVID-19 during the public health emergency in New Jersey declared by the Governor on March 9, 2020. If approved by the municipality, the pension will be retroactive to the first calendar year after the year of the volunteer’s death. The pension amount depends on the survivor's relationship to the deceased volunteer.

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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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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 9, 2024

Senate

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