Establishes EMS part of PERS; provides enhanced benefits for emergency medical services employees.
This bill creates a new "EMS Part" within New Jersey's Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), specifically for certified emergency medical services (EMS) workers. It directly affects EMTs, paramedics, nurses, and other licensed EMS personnel who provide basic or advanced life support services under state health department certification. Key provisions include enhanced retirement benefits - such as a pension equal to 50% of final salary for those with 20+ years of service, mandatory retirement at age 70, and state coverage of increased pension costs for counties/municipalities. The bill ensures these employees receive retirement benefits comparable to other public-sector groups under PERS.
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in committee
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Introduction
Jun 2024
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jun 10, 2024
Last action Jun 10, 2024
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Jun 10, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
upper
2 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Benjie Wimberly
DDemocratic
P
Joe Cryan
DDemocratic
Co
Patrick Diegnan
DDemocratic
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