Extends certain provisions of P.L.2022, c.9.
This bill extends the period allowing police and fire chiefs to remain in their roles beyond age 65. It specifically applies to chiefs serving as of April 12, 2022, who would turn 65 during the original 24-month window (ending in 2024). The extension changes the deadline from 24 to 48 calendar months after the effective date, permitting continued service until the end of the calendar year they turn 67 if approved in writing by their appointing authority. The bill also requires the retirement system board to report on the impact of this extension to the Governor and Legislature.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Oct 2024
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
General Assembly Passage
Feb 2025
Signed into Law
Feb 2025
Introduced Oct 7, 2024
Signed Feb 28, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Feb 25, 2025 · General Assembly Feb 27, 2025
How they voted
33–2
Passed · 5 other
Total votes 40
Feb 25, 2025
D
Democratic25
84% Yea
R
Republican15
80% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
4
Committee
2
Feb 28, 2025
Signed into law
Approved P.L.2025, c.21.
executive
Feb 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
Passed Assembly (Passed Both Houses) (64-8-0)
lower
Feb 25, 2025
Upper · Passed
Passed Senate (33-2)
upper
Feb 20, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported out of Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading
upper
Feb 13, 2025
Committee
Transferred to Senate Judiciary Committee
upper
Oct 7, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
upper
4 primary · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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