S 3411 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

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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Jun 2024
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Introduced Jun 10, 2024 Last action Jun 10, 2024
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Jun 10, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
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