1TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee has approved a bill that would ease restrictions on when members of the Police and Firemen’s Retirement System (PFRS) can receive their retirement or death benefits.

Senate Bill 3812 eliminates the board’s authority to withhold benefits from members who have pending civil litigation related to their employment.

Under the proposal, the PFRS Board of Trustees could still adjust a member’s benefits after a legal case concludes, but it could no longer delay payments solely because a lawsuit is ongoing.

Key Points

Senate Bill 3812 removes the PFRS board’s ability to withhold benefits due to pending civil litigation.

The board would retain authority to modify benefits after a case i

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